Victor Wembanyama Finally Breaks Out of Coach Pop’s Restrictions in Lakers Clash

Gregg Popovich lifted the restrictions on Victor Wembanyama. The 20-year-old baller has had a tough time ever since he started playing in the league. Wemby came into the league with heights of expectations. Even though he lived up to it, his teammate couldn’t make use of his talent to produce wins. On top of it, the San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich restricted his playing time to under 28 minutes, citing his ankle issue.

While the ankle issue was a major reason for the decision, it also prevented him from displaying his full potential. Nevertheless, it all seemed to have come to an end, as Popovich has reportedly lifted the restriction ahead of tonight’s clash against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Victor Wembanyama and his play-time restriction have been a topic discussion for a long time. It all began in December, when the Frenchman accidentally stepped on the foot of the Mavs’ ball boy during the pre-game practice routine, reported ESPN. He suffered soreness in his ankle, and Popovich decided to rule him out of the game that night.

On top of it, he also made an important decision, considering the protection of the 7 ‘4 baller. Popovich said, “He’s got a minutes restriction and he can’t play back-to-backs for a couple of weeks until they take another picture and check out his foot again.” 

Notably, the Spurs had three back-to-back games in the month of January and the star coach put him on the bench, in order keep him in good health throughout the season.

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And, finally, the restrictions have come to an end, and Wemby is all set to appear in a back-to-back game against the Lakers.

Will the Spurs stun the Lakers again?

The Spurs took on the Sacramento Kings last night, and succumbed to a 127-122 loss. And tonight, they are all set to take on the Lakers. The LA side is coming off a disappointing loss against the Warriors. LeBron James-less Lakers took on the red-hot Dubs and suffered a blow-out loss.

While they look to end their suffering with a win, the flashback of previous loss against the Spurs stands as a barricade. The last time when the Spurs hosted the LA side, they stunned the visitors with a 129-115 win. The home side produced an all-round effort, whereas James didn’t get enough support for his 23-point outing.

The Lakers will definitely keep this in mind ahead of tonight’s clash. The Lakers injury report suggest that the Bron is listed as Probables for the night and he might lace up for the game. Who do you think will win tonight? Let us know in the comments below.