De'Aaron Fox WON'T Work in San Antonio (Without THIS) | HHT 63

On the 63rd episode of Hot Hand Theory, Geoff and XJ break down why Victor Wembanyama is already playing at an MVP level at just 21 years and why that changes everything about the San Antonio Spurs' timeline.

The duo dives into what they are seeing on film to show how Wemby's two-way dominance isn't just great for his age—it's elite right NOW. We cover his defensive uniqueness, historic two-way gravity, and why his fit with the returning De'Aaron Fox might be as perfect as it gets. Then we tackle the bigger question: if you have an MVP on your roster, do you accelerate your timeline and push for contention now?

The Spurs are 4-0 to start the season, and this isn't just a hot start, it's a signal of what they should do next. We explore what it means for San Antonio's front office, whether they should be buyers at the deadline, and why Wemby's trajectory might force the organization to abandon the patience playbook earlier than expected.

We also discuss Wemby's case as a potential all-time great if you guarantee health, what his ceiling looks like, and how his unique skill set is already reshaping how teams approach playing the Spurs.

We cover:
🔹 Wemby's MVP-level play at 21: scoring, playmaking, rim protection, and versatility
🔹 Why the Spurs' 4-0 start matters more than people think
🔹 Should San Antonio accelerate their timeline and chase a title this season?
🔹 Front office implications: trade deadline strategy, win-now vs develop
🔹 Wemby's all-time great potential
🔹 How teams are already adjusting their schemes to account for his presence

💬 Let us know in the comments: Should the Spurs be going all-in this season?

If you value film study over hot takes and want NBA analysis that treats the Spurs like the contender they're becoming, subscribe and catch every episode.

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Timestamps:
0:00 | Preview
0:50 | Intro
1:25 | Victor Wembanyama's unique versatility
4:35 | De'Aaron Fox's fit with Wemby
7:55 | Wemby's two-way gravity
13:00 | Do the Spurs have an answer for 5-out offenses?
17:34 | The Spurs' peculiar roster fit
22:25 | Wemby's greatness should expedite the timeline
48:17 | The Knicks have the pieces, Mike Brown HAS to maximize them
32:00 | Please Comment & SUBSCRIBE


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