The Spurs signed veteran point guard and all-time great Chris Paul this summer for a one-year deal. The main reason for the signing was simply to offer Wembanyama a steady hand both on and off the court, although Paul, like Wembanyama, values winning above all else.

The Victor Wembanyama effect is continuing to set in during "The Alien's" second season in the NBA. As Wembanyama makes his mark on the NBA, he is already drawing players that want to play alongside him—including No.

Haliburton scored 18 points in the third quarter, including 16 straight, to finish with 28 points in Saturday's win.