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Spurs' Wembenyama Shines in Austin Homecoming
Two-time All-Star leads Spurs to blowout win over Kings at Moody Center
Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:34pm
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, one of the NBA's rising stars, put on a dominant performance in his return to Austin, leading the Spurs to a 139-122 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Moody Center. Wembanyama, who missed the second half of last season due to a rare blood clot, finished with 28 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks, showcasing his all-around skills and helping the Spurs extend their lead in the Western Conference standings.
Why it matters
Wembanyama's homecoming to Austin, where he played in college, was a symbolic full-circle moment after his season-ending injury last year. His stellar play has been a key factor in the Spurs' resurgence this season, as they look to challenge for the top seed in the West and make a deep playoff run.
The details
In the game, Wembanyama was unstoppable, scoring at will and impacting the game on both ends of the floor. He set the tone early and took over in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Spurs. The Moody Center crowd gave him a standing ovation as he checked out of the game in the closing minutes, recognizing his dominant performance.
- On February 20, 2025, Wembanyama was diagnosed with a rare blood clot in his right shoulder, ending his season.
- On February 22, 2026, Wembanyama and the Spurs returned to the Moody Center in Austin for the first of two games against the Sacramento Kings.
The players
Victor Wembanyama
A 22-year-old center for the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama is one of the NBA's rising stars and a two-time All-Star.
Mitch Johnson
The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who has guided the team's resurgence this season.
Stephon Castle
A guard for the San Antonio Spurs, who praised Wembanyama's competitive drive and commitment to winning.
What they’re saying
“I remember the All-Star Game last year was the worst I had ever felt on a basketball court in my life. I had 5% maybe, of blood flow in my right arm ... obviously I'm feeling much better, but honestly, I think it doesn't really compare to last year. I think my diagnosis explained a lot of the way I was feeling back then.”
— Victor Wembanyama (thedailytexan.com)
“He's directly affecting the game or indirectly with his gravity. It sets the table for everybody else. And it can be hard at times ... I still can't imagine a 22-year-old with so many gifts and talents and weapons to just trust that being sharp fundamentally still leads to greatness.”
— Mitch Johnson, Spurs Head Coach (thedailytexan.com)
“He doesn't care whether we're playing pickup, one on one, he's gonna play hard to win.”
— Stephon Castle, Spurs Guard (thedailytexan.com)
What’s next
The Spurs will continue their 'Rodeo Roadtrip' with a series of away games over the next few weeks before returning home in early March.
The takeaway
Wembanyama's dominant performance in his Austin homecoming showcases his growth and development into one of the NBA's premier players, leading the Spurs' resurgence and positioning them as a top contender in the Western Conference.
