Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Aims for 60 Wins After Reaching 50

Mitch Johnson's leadership helps drive Spurs' playoff push as Wembanyama sets high standards

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:41pm

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The San Antonio Spurs have surged to a 50-18 record under the leadership of star rookie Victor Wembanyama and coach Mitch Johnson, putting them in position to make the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2019-20. Wembanyama has been the driving force, elevating expectations with each performance and challenging his teammates and staff to meet his high standards. With the Spurs now within reach of 60 wins, a mark the franchise last reached in 2016-17, Wembanyama is setting his sights on an even loftier goal as the team looks to make a deep postseason run.

Why it matters

The Spurs' resurgence under Wembanyama and Johnson represents a major turnaround for the franchise, which had missed the playoffs in each of the last five seasons. Their success this year has reignited excitement among the team's fanbase and positioned the Spurs as one of the league's top storylines as they aim to return to championship contention.

The details

After a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Spurs improved to 50-18 on the season, extending their winning streak to two games. Wembanyama has been the driving force, elevating the team's play and challenging his teammates and staff to meet his high standards. 'A big thing for me has been also holding everybody that works with me to the standard. I'm talking everybody... I have to surround myself with the best people possible and hold them to that standard,' he said.

  • The Spurs reached 50 wins on March 17, 2026.
  • The Spurs last reached 60 wins in the 2016-17 season.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The star rookie forward for the San Antonio Spurs who has led the team's resurgence this season.

Mitch Johnson

The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in his first full season, providing structure and leadership to the team.

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What they’re saying

“Means growth. That's still not enough. I want to get to at least 60 to balance out my rookie season.”

— Victor Wembanyama (Spurs beat writer Jeff Garcia)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to continue their push towards 60 wins and a deep playoff run as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

Victor Wembanyama's relentless drive to improve and elevate his teammates has been the driving force behind the Spurs' remarkable turnaround this season. With the team within reach of 60 wins, a mark the franchise hasn't reached in nearly a decade, Wembanyama has set his sights even higher, underscoring his determination to make the Spurs championship contenders once again.