In the NBA regular season, the Spurs defeated the Mavericks 125-92. After the game, Bunyama was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.

The reporter asked: "This is your first basketball game in 8 months, and you got a victory. What does tonight mean to you?"

Wenbanyama: "For me, this is what we train hard for. You know, each of us has our own challenges and struggles, and now the hard work has paid off. You know, All dreams can come true, and I am very happy to be back, because after what I have experienced, it all means a lot. "

In this campaign, Bunyama performed explosively. He played 29 minutes and 40 seconds, made 15 of 21 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 9 of 11 free throws, 40 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 3 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +31.