Victor Wembanyama Praised for Growth Mindset by Teammate Harrison Barnes

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama earned high praise from teammate Harrison Barnes, who called the 22-year-old French sensation a constant learner with an extreme curiosity to improve on and off the court. Coming off a season where he claimed the Defensive Player of the Year award and set a playoff blocks record, Wembanyama entered the 2026-27 campaign ranked No. 3 in USA TODAY's preseason top 100 players list as he continues his elite trajectory.