Victor Wembanyama on the verge of his first playoffs: 'I’m as ready as you can be'

SAN ANTONIO — Looking around the gym, the memories of the Spurs’ golden era are living along the walls. But it’s not just the banners hanging by the window in the practice facility.The dual courts at the Victory Capital Performance Center are surrounded by gray cushions, a needed protection for when practicing playoff basketball gets off the rails. Embedded within the sea of gray are little alcoves, booths for sitting and observing. These will house anything from onlooking staff to special guests of the team.Advertisement