On a stage where legends are born, Wembanyama shined, adding 18 rebounds and four blocks to his scoring explosion. His dominance wasn’t limited to Christmas, though—earlier th

San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9. NBA Players of the Week for Week 9.

Victor Wembanyama is a force of nature. In just his second season in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs star continually shows off his elite presence on both sides of the court. Wembanyama's floor spacing and rim protection make him the best "unicorn" the league has seen.

Most of the players interviewed gave simple answers. Spurs guard Devin Vassell and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wished for wins. San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes elaborated a bit, wishing for a win and quality time with his family after the game.

Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs narrowly lost.

Victor Wembanyama led all players (and the league on Christmas Day) with 42 points, 18 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Additionally, Jeremy Sochan had an uber efficient night with 21 poin