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Victor Wembanyama showcased his skills against Rudy Gobert in Game 5 of the playoffs, leaving rookie Dylan Harper amazed. This moment marks a significant turn in their rivalry, highlighting Wembanyama's growth as a player.

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Long before they were staring each other down in a playoff series, Rudy Gobert mentored a 13-year-old Victor Wembanyama after meeting at a 2017 French youth tournament. Gobert taught him pick-and-roll angles, defensive positioning, and how to protect his 7-foot frame over an 82-game NBA season.
As a rookie, Wembanyama joked that Gobert could keep winning the Defensive Player of the Year award until he entered the league. Wembanyama won the award unanimously in his third season. Now, with a Western Conference Finals berth on the line, the student is schooling his teacher.
The chess match between these two French big men took a new turn in Game 5 and it produced one of the most viral plays of the 2026 playoffs that left San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper visibly speechless.
Victor Wembanyama outperformed Rudy Gobert in a notable play during Game 5 of the playoffs, showcasing his development as a player.
Rudy Gobert mentored Victor Wembanyama when he was 13, teaching him essential skills like pick-and-roll angles and defensive positioning.
Dylan Harper, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, was left speechless by Wembanyama's impressive play against Gobert.

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With San Antonio leading 108-91 with 4:48 left in the fourth quarter, Wembanyama caught the ball near the elbow. At the time, he was guarded by multiple Wolves players, with Gobert leading the pressure and trying his best to take the ball from Wemby's long hand.
But the 22-year-old is built with immense basketball IQ and he has a massive height advantage. He palmed it, slowed down and sold a shot fake so convincingly that it left Gobert clueless.
Gobetr eventually lost his balance, and before he could recover, Wemby passed to Julian Champagnie under the basket. Since everyone was guarding Wemby, Champagnie easily hit the basket.
During the replay, the broadcast cut to Harperās stunned reaction. The NBA's official X account shared the clip and penned, "Dylan Harper was impressed!" It matched the reaction of everyone watching Wembanyama outsmart his former mentor.
Harper added 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in San Antonio's 126-97 victory. With the solid performance, he passed Derrick Rose as the youngest guard in NBA history to record multiple playoff double-doubles.
Game 6 will tip off on Friday in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves face elimination. Gobert must find a way to contain his former student to save Minnesota's season.