Fans See Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Exceed Expectations. What They Don't See Is His Work Off The Court

For all the glowing things said in Paris the past few days about San Antonio phenom Victor Wembanyama, Hall of Famer Tony Parker probably summed matters up more succinctly than anyone.

Asked what the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama can become, Parker didn't hesitate.

"He can be whatever he wants," said Parker, part of four of San Antonio's five championship teams. "He can be the best. He can be the best player in the NBA."

Many can see why Parker believes that. It goes beyond the numbers. Parker gets to see what fans can't see, that being how much work Wembanyama puts in behind the scenes.

These are Wembanyama's stats so far this season: 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and 3.7 assists per game. The last player to finish a season with those numbers was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a half-century ago.