Wembanyama has only been backed up by the inconsistent Zach Collins, the often-injured Charles Bassey, or Jeremy Sochan, who is not a center. Bismack Biyombo only stepped into a larger role last season after Wembanayma had been ruled out for the season, and Sandro Mamukelashvili played more of a power forward role until Wembanyama's season ended.

Stephon Castle joins Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson as the only San Antonio Spurs to win Rookie of the Year.