San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed high expectations for Victor Wembanyama's matchup against Joel Embiid, stating 'We're gonna hammer his ass.' Popovich humorously advised Wembanyama to stick to Embiid and back him down over the rim. The anticipation for the Wemby vs. Embiid showdown has gained attention, with various reactions and footage highlighting the excitement and the notable height difference between the two players.
Even Embiid was shocked at Wemby's height. 😂💀 (🎥: @BallySportsSA) https://t.co/UjG6NRjJYf
Embiid’s reaction to Wemby 😂 https://t.co/Czq4KZvVJq
Wemby vs Embiid already starting to heat up🔥 🎥: @NBA https://t.co/kumABqie2J
Wemby making 7 foot Joel Embiid look normal-sized https://t.co/TGHVgD9NiR
Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama's first matchup with Joel Embiid: 'We're gonna hammer his ass' https://t.co/xGWh3IYSal
Joel Embiid's face when he walked by Victor Wembanyama 😂 (via @BallySportsSA) https://t.co/sn8TDn6Dvq
Joel Embiid's reaction after seeing Victor Wembanyama in the flesh is pure comedy 🤣 https://t.co/JplwLfG559
"WE'RE GONNA HAMMER HIS A**" Pop has high expectations for the Wemby vs. Embiid matchup 💀 https://t.co/mcqNMfJBQZ
Wemby vs Embiid tonight 🍿 Use code “DUNK” to play 👇 Link: https://t.co/cJbBicyGOJ https://t.co/XwwIG8eLCf
Pop having fun when asked about Wemby facing Embiid: "We are going to hammer his ass. I told Wemby to stick him, put your butt right in his stomach, back him down over the rim & just throw him through the rim. That’s what you can look forward to ... Don’t tell Wemby I said that."
“We’re gonna hammer his ass.” - Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama’s matchup tonight vs Joel Embiid (Via @NBAKrell ) https://t.co/Fd1ILTj4FC