Spurs' Luke Kornet Shares Hilarious Story of Victor Wembanyama's Monster Practice Dunk

Kornet was left in awe after witnessing Wembanyama's jaw-dropping slam in a Spurs practice session.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:54pm

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San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet revealed a hilarious story about his teammate Victor Wembanyama's monster dunk in a practice session. Kornet said he was doing a lot of handoffs to shooters during the September practice when Wembanyama and teammate Steph Castle had a 2-on-1 fast break against him. Kornet was told that Wembanyama threw down a ferocious dunk off a Castle alley-oop pass, leaving Kornet looking up in disbelief.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's incredible athleticism and dunking ability have become a regular sight for Spurs fans, but even his own teammates are left in awe when witnessing his jaw-dropping plays in practice. This story provides a glimpse into the day-to-day challenges Spurs players face when going up against the generational talent that is Victor Wembanyama.

The details

Kornet said he was doing a lot of handoffs to shooters during September practices, and he was particularly proud of a block he made during that time. However, Kornet was left looking up in disbelief when Wembanyama and teammate Steph Castle had a 2-on-1 fast break against him. Kornet said Castle threw an alley-oop pass to Wembanyama, who then threw down a ferocious dunk that left Kornet in awe.

  • The incident Kornet described happened during Spurs practices in September 2026.

The players

Luke Kornet

A 30-year-old center for the San Antonio Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama

A highly touted rookie sensation for the San Antonio Spurs, known for his incredible athleticism and dunking ability.

Steph Castle

A teammate of Kornet and Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs.

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What they’re saying

“There was one time in transition, Steph Castle driving down, it was him and Vic, two on one against me, already not a great spot to be in. Steph just threw it off the backboard, and then it was just like, I was told that he made it.”

— Luke Kornet, San Antonio Spurs Center (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

Fans will hope Wembanyama can continue his dominant play and help the Spurs make a deep playoff run this season.

The takeaway

This story highlights the incredible talent and athleticism of Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, who is already leaving his teammates in awe with his jaw-dropping dunks and plays in practice. It provides a glimpse into the day-to-day challenges Spurs players face when going up against Wembanyama's generational abilities.