Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?” At the height of his career, Jamal Crawford’s handles were pure magic. His dribbles were so slick they seemed to defy physics, creating just enough space for him to unleash his shot — even in the tightest of spots on the court. But what truly set JC apart wasn’t just his jaw-dropping craft; it was his humility. No “too small” taunts, no flashy shimmies — just pure joy in showcasing his artistry. Check out this mesmerizing clip! @jonballer7 The shammgod King in the NBA history #jamalcrawford #clippers #chicago #shammgod #king ♬ Despair (抖音热播) - 初梦 What many didn’t notice was that while our eyes were glued to the ball, his footwork quietly delivered the knockout blows. That’s the secret sauce that made Jamal Crawford so crafty and precise. Fast forward to last year: when Victor Wembanyama whipped out a Shammgod dribble on none other than four-time DPOY Rudy Gobert, basketball fans everywhere lost their minds. And Wemby? He was quick to tip his hat to Jamal Crawford. Relive that jaw-dropping moment here. The Spurs want Victor to expand his repertoire At the time, most of us were wowed by Victor’s growing handles. But Wemby, ever the student of the game, had bigger aspirations. Growing up, he didn’t just watch Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo on YouTube, he was studying Jamal Crawford, too. This week, Jamal spilled the beans on The Ringer podcast about his time mentoring Victor, and it’s safe to say the story is as wholesome as it is inspiring. Apparently, Victor, backed by the Spurs, reached out to Jamal for guidance. Naturally, Jamal wanted to check with the big man himself, Coach Pop, to understand the plan. Was this about handles? Dribble moves? Something else? As it turns out, Pop was fully on board —and of course, he had his fingerprints all over the training agenda. During their sessions, Jamal wasn’t just passing on flashy moves. No, the focus was on fundamentals — specifically, footwork. “The footwork transfers to all three areas,” Jamal explained. Watch a glimpse of this wisdom in action here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ringer NBA (@ringernba) The off-season is a rare opportunity in the NBA, a time when players can truly dig into new skills. The relentless season grind doesn’t allow much room for experimentation or improvement. For Wemby, who’s grown up in the European system (with its regular training sessions), this window is even more precious, and he’s not taking it for granted. Driven by an insatiable desire to master the game, he’s determined to be the kind of player who is limitless—unshackled by position, skill set, or anyone else’s expectations. Not even the sky is the limit. What Jamal revealed about Victor is even more astounding: his ability to learn on the fly is unlike anything he’s seen. Victor can pick up moves that took Jamal countless reps to master almost instantly, like a true basketball savant. As Jamal put it, it’s not a matter of if the student will surpass the master — it’s when. Or, as tiny Master Yoda wisely put it: “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?” A certain 7’5 French giant could not agree more.