In a fiery postgame press conference that caught everyone's attention, Spurs interim head coach Mitch Johnson didn't hold back when discussing the treatment of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. It's no secret that the 7-foot-4 phenom has been a target for physical defense all season, but Johnson believes the league needs to step up its protection.

"We don't complain, because we're just going to play," Johnson said, his frustration palpable. "We don't really give a (bleep), excuse my language. But at some stage, he should be protected. And if not, he's going to have to protect himself."

The comments come amid growing concern in San Antonio about the escalating physicality Wembanyama faces on a nightly basis. While NBA rules are clear about protecting players, Johnson called it "disgusting" that the pushes, bumps, and hacks have been allowed to intensify without additional whistles. For a player of Wembanyama's unique build and skill set—already drawing comparisons to legends like Tim Duncan and Kevin Durant—preserving his health is paramount for the Spurs' future.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how officials handle the situation. Will the league tighten its enforcement, or will Wembanyama have to adapt his game to survive the physical toll? One thing's for sure: the Spurs are done staying silent about it.