Fans marveled at the moment—an epic collision of the NBA's past and future—and fawned over Wembanyama’s potential: Wembanyama finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and two assists while James recorded his sixth triple-double of his age-40 season. The Lakers and Spurs will meet again two more times this season in Jan. 11 and 13.

Victor Wembanyama is the future. At least on Wednesday night, however, LeBron James and Anthony Davis remained the present. The pair of Los Angeles

Under new coach JJ Redick, the Lakers have more often been running “Spain” or “Stack” pick-and-roll, where a back-screen is set on the defender guarding the player who sets the original ball screen. This can set up multiple options, with one being a lob to the free-rolling big …