Victor Wembanyama Makes Bold Chris Paul Statement After Spurs Preseason Game

Victor Wembanyama spoke about Chris Paul after they played their first preseason game.

October 20, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3, left) shakes hands with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1, right) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama made their (preseason) debut as San Antonio Spurs teammates.

Paul is one of the best point guards in NBA history, so his addition to the Spurs has fans excited for what he can unlock in Wembanyama's game.

Right away, they connected for a huge highlight that went viral on social media.

Via The NBA: "CP3 UP TOP TO WEMBY 😱

San Antonio's new connection is getting warmed up in #NBAPreseason action!"

CP3 UP TOP TO WEMBY 😱

San Antonio's new connection is getting warmed up in #NBAPreseason action!

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📲 https://t.co/JyJYSSlWWZ pic.twitter.com/WlGHSk2Zwi

— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2024

After the game, Wembanyama met with the media and spoke about Paul.

Wembanyama: "A lob is an easy dunk, an easy basket, and teams, this is one of the first things they think about to guard, so it's not as easy as it seems to throw lobs. If there's one guy in this league who can throw them, it's probably him."

"If there's one guy in this league who can throw them, it's probably him."

We got our first glimpse of the new CP3-Wemby lob connection tonight 👀🍿 pic.twitter.com/ZZ1KPvsvs9

— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2024

Paul finished his first game as a Spur with five points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 2/4 from the field in 23 minutes.

At 39, the future Hall of Famer is no longer in the prime of his career, but he is still an elite floor general who is expected to make the Spurs a lot better.

In addition to the Spurs, Paul has also spent time with the Hornets, Thunder, Rockets, Clippers, Suns and Warriors.

Oct 9, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The Spurs will play their first game of the regular season on October 24 when they visit Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks in Dallas.

They have missed the NBA playoffs in each of the previous five seasons.