San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson spoke about how Victor Wembanyama is a 'piece' of the puzzle, not the entire puzzle himself.

Following Saturday's win, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson spoke candidly about Victor Wembanyama’s importance to the franchise.

While Victor Wembanyama is technically listed as probable for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against Oklahoma City, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was certainly talking on Friday as though the star big man would be playing, tweets Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.

The All-Star center reached an important benchmark in his rehab by doing 5-on-5 work in Los Angeles and could be on track to return for the NBA Cup semifinals.

Victor Wembanyama, sidelined with a calf strain since Nov. 16, is set to make his much anticipated return to play Saturday night. The San Antonio

Johnson's early 3-point barrage helped the Spurs beat the Lakers and get to Las Vegas, where Victory Wembanyama might return.

The energetic forward's coach and teammates heaped praise on him after he set the tone for Wednesday's win over the Lakers with 13 first quarter points.