4-time Warriors champion praises Wembanyama's All-Star performance

Andre Iguodala and Anthony Edwards commend the Spurs rookie's competitive spirit

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Former Golden State Warriors champion Andre Iguodala took to social media to praise San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama for his competitive spirit during the NBA All-Star games. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards also commended Wembanyama, saying he "set the tone" and the "old heads played hard" in the exhibition.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's impressive All-Star debut has generated buzz around the league, as the NBA has faced criticism in recent years for the lack of competitiveness in the annual exhibition game. The French center's performance suggests the game may be trending in a more exciting direction.

The details

In his two All-Star game appearances, Wembanyama contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the first game, followed by 19 points and 2 rebounds in the second game. He shot over 75% from the field, showcasing his efficient scoring ability against the league's top talent.

  • The NBA All-Star games took place on Sunday, February 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A rookie center for the San Antonio Spurs who was the talk of the NBA All-Star weekend for his impressive performance in the exhibition games.

Andre Iguodala

A 4-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors who praised Wembanyama's competitive spirit on social media.

Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard who commended Wembanyama for "setting the tone" and the "old heads playing hard" in the All-Star games.

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What they’re saying

“Shoutout to David Kelly for the All Star format! And thank you WEMBY!”

— Andre Iguodala (Twitter)

“He set the tone, and it was definitely competitive with all three teams, I feel like. I feel like the old heads played hard, too. They were playing real good defense.”

— Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves guard (Postgame press conference)

The takeaway

Wembanyama's impressive All-Star debut has generated excitement around the league, as the NBA looks to reinvigorate its annual exhibition game with more competitive play. The praise from veteran players like Iguodala and Edwards suggests Wembanyama may be leading the charge in making the All-Star game must-see TV again.