Finding legitimate holes in Victor Wembanyama’s game became increasingly difficult as the San Antonio Spurs marched toward their first NBA Finals appearance in over a decade.But the 7-foot-4 superstar isn’t perfect … yet.For as dominant as Wembanyama has already become on both ends of the floor, his first extended postseason run exposed an area of his offensive game that still has plenty of room to grow:The mid-range.Twenty-eight percent of Wembanyama’s shot attempts during the playoffs came on non-rim two-pointers, according to SB Nation, and he converted just 35 percent of them.For a player who already possesses the ability to score from virtually anywhere on the floor, developing a reliable shot between the paint and 3-point line could provide another answer when defenses tighten and possessions slow down.READ MORE: Spurs Expected to Stop ‘Bleeding Minutes’ After Key AdditionAnd apparently, Wembanyama has spent part of his summer searching for one.Recent footage from the Spurs’ offseason workouts showed Wembanyama operating with his back to the basket before turning into a one-legged fadeaway eerily reminiscent of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s signature move.Yes … that shot.Nowitzki’s one-legged fade became one of basketball’s most recognizable weapons during his Hall of Fame career, creating separation between the 7-footer and his defender before an already-high release point made the shot incredibly difficult to contest.Now imagine the same concept coming from Wembanyama.The development also isn’t occurring in isolation. Wembanyama has spent much of his offseason in France, where several Spurs teammates joined him for workouts.READ MORE: Spurs’ Offseason Workout Photo Adds Fuel to Trade RumorsHe’s also sought knowledge from some pretty notable — and important — sources.Wembanyama previously worked with Nowitzki’s longtime mentor and shooting coach Holger Geschwindner as a teenager in 2021, and has spent time this summer working with Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon.Of course, knocking down a one-legged fadeaway during an offseason workout and consistently relying on one against NBA defenses are two entirely different things.But that’s almost beside the point.Wembanyama helped lead San Antonio within three victories of an NBA championship before turning 23 years old, and there are still identifiable areas of his offensive game capable of taking significant leaps.If a reliable mid-range weapon is next on that list … the rest of the NBA might have another problem to solve.
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