Chris Paul ‘Not Worried' About Victor Wembanyama's NBA Longevity

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic playoff performance on Monday night, recording 41 points and 24 rebounds in a double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

This performance sparked conversations regarding Wembanyama’s potential NBA legacy, which could ultimately cement him among the all-time greats if he’s able to stay healthy.

Lengthy NBA careers are uncommon for players of Wembanyama’s size - but the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is like nothing the NBA has ever seen.

Chris Paul, Wembanyama’s former San Antonio teammate, discussed his outlook for the 22-year-old superstar during a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

“I’m honestly not worried about Vic playing for a long time in the league because of his preparation,” Paul said. “The way he works, the way he trains. All those little details, he’s that competitive.”

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Wembanyama played nearly 49 minutes in Monday night’s Game 1 victory. Only two players played more minutes in the double-overtime contest: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Vassell.

“The first thing is physical ability - getting stronger as the years go on. And the mental toughness. You have to have it all the time,” Wembanyama said after the Spurs’ Game 1 win.

“Yes it takes a toll, but we will rest in July,” he added.

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Game 2 will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM.