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Victor Wembanyama Will Make His NBA Debut Against Luka Doncic And Kyrie Irving’s Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama will make his debut against the Dallas Mavericks in an all-Texas clash filled with superstars.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Aug 11, 2023
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• Reports suggest Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut will take place on October 25

• The San Antonio Spurs are expected to host Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks for their season-opener

• The Spurs and Mavericks are state and division rivals  

We are just over two months away from the return of the NBA, as anticipation keeps building for basketball to be back. One of the biggest storylines of next year is Victor Wembanyama. 

Wembanyama is coming into the league with generational hype, and Marc Stein has confirmed that he could be making his debut against the superstar-led Dallas Mavericks. 

“Victor Wembanyama’s first official NBA game is tentatively slated for Oct. 25, league sources say, with Wembanyama’s Spurs due to play host to Dallas and Luka Dončić. The NBA’s full formal 2023-24 schedule release is expected next week.”

Victor Wembanyama's first official NBA game is tentatively slated for Oct. 25, league sources say, with Wembanyama's Spurs due to play host to Dallas and Luka Dončić.

The NBA's full formal 2023-24 schedule release is expected next week.

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 10, 2023

The NBA has set Wembanyama up for a marquee matchup against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, with the two teams also being rivals. Given the Mavericks’ lack of size at the center position, this is a favorable matchup for the Spurs unless we see Dallas acquire a starting center before the offseason is over.  


Victor Wembanyama Has A Chance To Dominate

As things stand, the Mavericks’ starting center will likely be one of three players. It’ll either be Dwight Powell, who struggled mightily in that role last season, or new acquisition Richaun Holmes, who played just 42 games and averaged 8.3 minutes per game for the Kings last season. Both players are also under seven-foot tall.

Wembanyama can dominate them with their size, but there is one option on the Mavs roster that could be used. That option is rookie Dereck Lively, who is 7’1″ and has an eight-foot wingspan. Wemby is also a rookie, so Lively and he could have a fascinating matchup. Either way, the big-man rotation in Dallas is weak, giving Wembanyama the perfect opportunity for a historic debut.

It’s unlikely that the Spurs have enough already to be considered favorites to win against the re-tooled Mavericks, who have a top-5 player in the NBA with Doncic. But Wembanyama is being given a chance to make some big noise on his debut.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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