Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were home on Monday to face the Jazz. In the end, San Antonio won 123-110 and improved to 30-13 this season.
They are the third team in 2025-26, along with the Thunder and Pistons, to reach 30 wins by January. Ahead of their game vs. Utah, all-star starters were announced across the NBA. For the first time in his career, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was named an All-Star starter. Additionally, he is the first Frenchman to earn a starting role. Wembanyama said he is “proud” of the accomplishment.
Wembanyama is an all-star for the second consecutive season
Wemby sounds off on becoming the first Frenchman to be named an All-Star Game Starter 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/dERg07ii3j
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2026
On Monday, the NBA officially announced All-Star starters for 2026. The five players from the East included Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Maxey. In the West, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, and Nikola Jokic were all named starters. Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is the first player in franchise history to start an All-Star game since Kawhi Leonard in 2017.
Wembanyama and the Spurs had a matchup on Monday vs. the Jazz. Before the game, All-Star starters were announced, and the 22-year-old was happy to hear his name called. Victor Wembanyama made history for his country, France. He is the first Frenchman to earn a starting spot in the All-Star game. Wembanyama and other European stars continue to help globalize basketball.
Victor Wembanyama hearing the news that he’s named an All-Star Starter. ⭐️🙌
(via @spurs)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 19, 2026
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has appeared in 29 of the team’s 43 games in 2025-26. The young center has missed time this season due to various injuries. On top of that, Wembanyama has started 20 of the 29 games he’s played. He is averaging 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.6 blocks per game. His .400 three-point percentage this season is the best of his NBA career. Wembanyama is averaging 4.7 three-point attempts per game in 2025-26.
Despite missing some time this season, Wembanyama has been effective when he’s on the court. The team is 20-9 when he plays. However, the team hasn’t hit rock bottom when he’s missed time. San Antonio is 10-4 in the 14 games Wembanyama was out. Through 43 games, the Spurs are 30-13 this season.
That is the second-best record in the West, only five and a half games back from the Thunder. A team the Spurs have beaten three times already this year. San Antonio will not be afraid if they face OKC in the postseason. Wembanyama and the Spurs have the second-game of a back-to-back on Tuesday evening on the road in Houston.
