After 8-of-16 3-point shooting was instrumental in the first 50-point game of the 20-year-old’s young career in a win over the Washington Wizards on Nov. 13, fellow long-range bomber Julian Champagnie, 38 of 111 on 3s this season, endorsed Wembanyama’s emulation of Steph Curry.

Mamba mentality? It hasn't taken long for the San Antonio Spurs superstar to prove he's all about putting in the work.

The San Antonio Spurs won their fourth straight game on Tuesday night, defeating the Utah Jazz, 128-115. The Spurs and Jazz have finished their four-game season series already, with the Spurs winning three of them. The Spurs trailed for much of the first half but were able to take over in the final frame.