During a recent matchup, Victor Wembanyama was ejected after landing an elbow on Naz Reid, an incident that has sparked unexpected praise for the young center's leadership style.
On The Ringer NBA Show, host Logan Murdock broke down the sequence, arguing that even when Wembanyama "does some dumb shit" like elbowing Reid, his immediate reaction showed why teammates "wanna run through a wall for him."
Instead of sulking after the foul on Naz Reid, Murdock pointed out that the rookie immediately shifted to team-first mode: "He clapped his hands. He shook everybody's hand. He dapped up the security guard and was like, 'We got this still.'" While the physical play itself was a mistake, the post-ejection optics only bolstered his locker room standing.
As Naz Reid and the Timberwolves continue their campaign, opponents will have to watch out for more than just physical matchups—they will have to contend with the unshakeable chemistry Wembanyama is building, even in his wildest moments on the court.