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How San Antonio Spurs reacted to Caitlin Clark’s ‘ridiculous’ claim about Victor Wembanyama

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Caitlin Clark summed it up in just three words, and the San Antonio Spurs did not hesitate to agree.

Following Victor Wembanyama’s playoff performance, the WNBA star’s reaction quickly gained traction across social media.

And it did not take long for the Spurs to join in, reinforcing just how dominant their franchise cornerstone had been.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts after a play during the second half against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Spurs agree with Caitlin Clark’s take on Victor Wembanyama

Clark shared her reaction on X, keeping it simple, “Wemby is ridiculous.”

The Spurs’ social media team quickly responded via their official X handle, “Can confirm.”

The exchange captured the broader sentiment around Wembanyama, whose performance left little room for debate.

After all, Wembanyama had a memorable playoff debut for the Spurs, albeit against the seventh-seeded Portland Trail Blazers.

Victor Wembanyama’s Game 1 dominance shows why hype is real

The reaction stemmed directly from what he delivered in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Wembanyama finished with 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks, leading the Spurs to a 111-98 win while shooting over 60 percent from the field.

He set a franchise record for most points in a playoff debut, surpassing Tim Duncan’s previous mark, while also becoming the first player to combine 35 points with five made three-pointers in a postseason debut.

The impact went beyond scoring. Portland went scoreless on multiple attempts when he was the primary defender, highlighting how much his presence altered the game on both ends.

From early dominance to a strong fourth-quarter close, the performance made it clear why reactions like Clark’s resonated so quickly. Because on a night like that, “ridiculous” might actually be underselling it.