The Spurs have been one of the league’s most consistent and successful franchises, including coaching since joining the NBA in the 1976-77 season.

Victor Wembanyama's highlight reel from opening day included a dominant dunk over the Mavericks' Anthony Davis.

Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs to a runaway win over the Mavericks, his 40 points the most for a player in a season opener in San Antonio franchise history.

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DALLAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 15 rebounds in a highlight-reel return, helping the San Antonio Spurs spoil No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg's debut in a 125-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Victor Wembanyama dominated the Mavericks in the season opener. Colin Cowherd had a bold take about the Spurs center.

In the Spurs' regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks, Wembanyama simply eviscerated his competition. He went into volcano mode and spewed 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field, 15 rebounds, and three blocked shots. The French native also provided several highlight reel-worthy plays that made fans drop their jaws in disbelief.

Shaquille O'Neal has a unique way of trying to stop San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who had 40 on Wednesday.

While Victor Wembanyama has wowed, the Spurs center explained his brilliance following a Spurs win vs the Mavericks in the season opener.