Since then a number of issues have seen Wesley sit out seven games - dad duty, an appendix operation, an associated liver infection - and spoil what had been a promising first month. But a fired-up Wesley will begin from the bench against the Kings and aim to assist his teammates in continuing their current hot streak.
"We're playing good basketball and we haven't had our full squad the entire season," the forward told Radio Sport. "To be full strength right now is going to be something awesome that we can hopefully build on and keep the momentum going."
Wesley described the long lay-off as "extremely frustrating" but found ways to stay involved. He was a vocal presence at practice and film sessions, able to exert his influence despite wearing street clothes.
"I like to be involved and yell, and I feel like I'm a coach when I can't play," he said. "We'd come into video and Deano would say, 'well, Wesley, you watched the game, what did you see?' So I was able to pick a couple of things apart."
One of those things was the need for an increased presence in the post, perhaps unsurprisingly given that's the particular area in which Wesley excels. Averaging 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds from seven games, Wesley was more than ready to make make his presence felt on the inside, though he has been more than impressed by the efforts of his teammates in his absence.
"One big thing I told Deano was that we had to throw it inside more, so I'll be looking forward to that," he said. "The role doesn't change too much for me when I come in. I'll be looking to attack the basket, post up, play some good D and bring some physicality.
"But our bigs have done a phenomenal job. I think Alex [Pledger] and Charles [Jackson] and Mika, and Reuben [Te Rangi] stepping into that four-spot, have done an outstanding job. Having to play both of our five-men together was an adjustment for them and they've been amazing."
