Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is expected to return on a minutes restriction Saturday after missing 12 games, said he wanted to come back much sooner but had to "trust the process."

Victor Wembanyama continues to move comfortably between respect and confidence, and his latest comments underscored that balance. Asked by ESPN to weigh in on the NBA’s best, the San Antonio Spurs star laid out his view of the league’s hierarchy before turning the spotlight inward,

Victor Wembanyama is not joking when it comes to who he believes is the best player in the NBA. And it’s not three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic.

Victor Wembanyama opens up about blood clot scare, emotional breakdown, and health-first approach after season-ending diagnosis.

The French star says the Serbian center is the league’s best offensive player, but overall he ranks Shai, Giannis… and himself ahead of him.

Davis has averaged 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 10 games played this season. Wembanyama, who has also missed time, is putting up even better numbers at 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.