Spurs center Victor Wembanyama played limited minutes during the semifinal victory over the Thunder. Now, head coach Mitch Johnson has expressed that the team is considering employing a similar strategy in the NBA Cup final.

The Spurs are discussing different ways to deploy Victor Wembanyama vs. the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, including having him come off the bench.

A supposed rivalry between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama saw its latest chapter on Saturday, but not all parties seem keen on participating.

The coach said a decision will be made following a discussion with the star center and others.

The latest on Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama ahead of Tuesday's NBA Cup final against the Knicks, per coach Mitch Johnson

Yes, guys like Kevin Durant or Kristaps Porzingis have transcended normal limitations for their size and been able to dominate all over the court. But Wembanyama has multiple inches on even those guys. He is a unicorn the likes of which the NBA has never really seen before.

Wembanyama last played during an NBA Cup Group C game against the Golden State Warriors on November 14. An MRI later confirmed a left calf strain, announced by the Spurs on November 17. San Antonio stayed careful, following league-wide trends around calf injuries.