Spurs Starter, Saturday, January 4, 2025: Victor Wembanyama Turns 21 Years Old

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Dec 31, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3), center Victor Wembanyama (1), and forward Keldon Johnson (0) have a laugh in the second half against the LA Clippers at Frost Bank Center. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

SAN ANTONIO — It's official. Victor Wembanyama can partake in any champagne locker room celebrations legally from here on out.

The San Antonio Spurs star is celebrating his 21st birthday birthday on Saturday at Frost Bank Center for the second straight year. Last year, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came to town, and this year, it's Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.

Friday evening, the Spurs notched a win over Denver in Game 1 of a two-game series taking place at both arenas over the span of two days, so momentum is on the line Saturday evening.

READ MORE: Wembanyama Earns 'Special' Praise from Nikola Jokić

But while he's 21 — legal in America — Wembanyama grew up in France where the legal drinking age is 18, so perhaps it's not nearly as big of a deal as it could be. Beside, the center doesn't prefer to drink anyway.

That might not stop some champagne to show up in the locker room, however. Especially if the Spurs can make it two straight over the Nuggets.

Now, onto the headlines.

The News

1. READ: Three Key Stats that Led to San Antonio’s Win Against Denver

The San Antonio Spurs and their budding superstar Victor Wembanyama handed three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets a 113-110 loss.

Check out the full story at the link above.

2. READ: Victor Wembanyama Earns 'Special' Praise from Nikola Jokić

The San Antonio Spurs walked out of Ball Arena with a road win in Game 1 of their two-game bout with the Denver Nuggets, and Victor Wembanyama was a big reason why, which earned him even more praise from Nikola Jokić.

Check out the full story at the link above.

3. READ: Spurs Fall in Power Rankings After Challenging Road Trip

The San Antonio Spurs dropped three spots in the latest power rankings after losing three games last week.

Check out the full story at the link above.

Today's Schedule

vs. Denver Nuggets. 7 p.m. CST.

The Full Schedule

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

Feb. 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
Feb. 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

On This Date in Spurs History ...

January 4, 2004: Victor Wembanyama was born in Nanterre, France.

Quote of the Day

“He’s the one player I would pay to see.”

- Jerry West on George Gervin

The Closer

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Tonight was Victor Wembanyama’s 100th career game.

He’s totaled 2,273 PTS, 1,053 REB and 366 BLK through his first 100 games.

The only other player to reach those totals across their first 100 games played? Fellow Spur, David Robinson. pic.twitter.com/qMqAjysijb

— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2025

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