With a game against the Denver Nuggets coming down to the final possession, Wembanyama was tasked with guarding three-time MVP Nikola Jokić with a one-point lead. Jokić, perhaps the most offensively effective player of a generation, turned to his signature Sombor Shuffle move for a game-winning basket.

Nov. 13: At 20 years and 314 days old, Wemby poured in a career-high 50 points on eight 3s, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record a 50-piece, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker.

On Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, Wembanyama will play in his 100th career game. On Saturday, he will turn 21 years old. What he’s accomplished on an individual level as he helps restore an on-court gold standard to the Spurs organization is nothing short of historic.