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Did Victor Wembanyama Become the face of the League at NBA All star weekend?
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- Feb 16, 2026
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Summary
Did Wemby Save the All-Star Game? + Austin Spurs Week, Buyout Targets & 2-0 PredictionsAaron Blackerby hosts the Silver and Black Coffee Hour with Zach Montana and Tom Petrini, recapping Tom’s first NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles and Zach’s birthday trip to San Diego. They discuss the Spurs entering the break on a six-game win streak, including a 40-point performance vs. the Lakers and a comeback win vs. the Warriors. From All-Star Weekend, Tom details empty attendance at events, odd scheduling/tape delay, and quirks of the Intuit Dome (including plentiful bathrooms, confusing media areas, and t-shirt cannons in the media section). They break down Rising Stars moments involving Dylan Harper and the Harper family, the dunk contest run by Spurs representative Carter Bryant (including his lone 50 and near-tears after missing his final attempt), and debate whether Wembanyama could do the three-point contest in coming years. The group focuses on Sunday’s All-Star Game competitiveness, crediting Victor Wembanyama for setting the tone, noting Anthony Edwards repeatedly praising him, and discussing the broader ‘face of the league’ conversation—highlighting Wembanyama’s ‘supply and demand’ quote. The episode transitions to Austin Spurs Week with Casa de Spurs activations (including free coffee), No Dunks recording in town, and excitement for two Austin ‘home’ games. They also cover Jeremy Sochan being waived and signing with the Knicks, his announcement that he’s becoming a dad, and the Spurs’ open roster spot for a buyout candidate, mentioning possible fits like Yusef Nurkic (if available), Georges Niang, and Chris Boucher. Finally, they preview upcoming games vs. the Suns and the Kings, discussing matchup factors and predicting the Spurs go 2-0, and close by encourag…