Will we see Victor Wembanyama again in the summer league? It’s not sure. After the defeat to the Blazers, the Frenchman explained that he had to speak with Gregg Popovich and the Spurs about it.
“I have to talk about it with Pop’ and I will listen to what he has to say to me, but I am ready to make the slightest sacrifice for the team and to give myself 100%” replies Wembanyama at a press conference. “I need to sit down with him to find out what the next few months will look like. When will I be able to go on vacation, when will I resume training, where, in San Antonio or elsewhere… As I will not be playing the World Cup, I have two to three months, two to three very good months ahead. These months will change my life, and I will probably disappear from the media for a month. »
“Last month, I think basketball didn’t even represent 50% of what I was asked for”
If “Wemby” wants to “disappear”, it is because he has just had a very trying last month in terms of requests. Guest of all TV sets in the United States, he really wants to take a break, and above all to focus on basketball.
“Last month, I think basketball didn’t even represent 50% of what I was asked for”said Wembanyama. ” I can not support it. I know it’s a special moment in my life, but I’m glad it’s over, honestly. I just want to train, build muscle… I know every first draft pick goes through this, and I know it will make me a better player later on. »
In case we don’t see Wembanyama again in the summer league, and by the preseason, the Frenchman will leave the scene with a remarkable performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks against Portland. “I just felt more comfortable with myself and with my body on the pitch.“, concludes Wembanyama. “I’d only had two practices and one game, and I was just getting started. »
