LeBron James Shares Blueprint to Stop Victor Wembanyama Amid Spurs-Thunder WCF Series

After what transpired in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. Now, only in his first NBA playoffs run, Wembanyama has already made a huge statement.

Wemby has led the Spurs to their first Western Conference Finals since 2017. In Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wemby shocked the world by beating the defending champions in double overtime, 122-115. He also became the youngest player in playoff history to notch a 40-point and 20-rebound game.

Having that in mind, the towering Frenchman now seems to be an unstoppable force. In a recent episode of "Mind the Game," LeBron James shared his insights on how teams could stop Wembanyama.

"Obviously, you've got to have the right personnel," James said. "The first thing that goes into my mind is, 'Can you put five playmakers, five shooters, out on the floor at one time with the size? ' A lot of teams don't have that ability."

"When he's over helping at times, or they get broken down, guys got to be ready to catch and shoot," James added.

James also noted how teams can take advantage of pick-and-roll situations, which forces Wemby to guard the ball handler, keeping him away from the paint. This opens a lot of doors to make inside passes without having to worry about Wemby's towering figure.

Victor Wembanyama Overwhelms the Thunder

The Western Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder has been neck-and-neck so far, with the series tied at 1-1. On paper, it seems that the Thunder are unfazed by Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. However, the statistics tell a different story.

In Game 1 of the WCF, Wembanyama shocked the world and put up an astounding double-double performance. He added 41 points and 24 rebounds. His best play of the night was arguably when he knocked down a huge 3-point shot from near the logo to send the game to double overtime.

The Thunder were clearly frustrated with the situation to the point that they started shoving cameras away during timeouts.

Come Game 2, the Thunder secured a comeback 122-113 victory. While OKC may have come out on top, the score differential entails that it wasn't an easy win for the defending champions. Beating the Spurs by only nine points proves that their adversaries could've extended the series lead to 2-0 if they weren't careful.

However, some would argue that OKC's victory wasn't clean. Throughout Game 2, the Thunder were more physical than usual. One notable moment was when Isaiah Hartenstein pulled Stephon Castle's hair, dragging him down to the hardwood.

While the Thunder may have beaten the Spurs, some can argue that it was in an unconvincing manner. Wembanyama still put up huge numbers, adding 21 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and one steal.

With Game 3 heading back to San Antonio, and the potential return of De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs' line up, Wembanyama and company now have an opportunity to take the series lead at home.