Victor Wembanyama keeps a secret notebook for wisdom from NBA legends like Kevin Durant and LeBron James
The San Antonio Spurs' centerpiece for the future, the 21-year-old French phenom Victor Wembanyama, has turned heads for how he approaches greatness. What's not often seen is his personal notebook, where he stores advice from
legends. The Spuers superstar recently shared that he is willing to note wisdom from active NBA legends, including Kevin Durant and
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Victor Wembanyama quietly records advice from NBA greats like LeBron and Kevin Durant in a notebook
During a live taping of The Shop: Uninterrupted at Fanatics Fest in New York, Victor Wembanyama peeled back the curtain on a unique part of his process. 'I have a note on my phone with questions to ask the guys, KD [Kevin Durant], 'Bron [LeBron James],' he shared, sitting alongside LeBron James and NFL icon Tom Brady. 'I had the chance to talk to [Nikola] Jokić for 45 minutes at All-Star [weekend]. And I'm taking notes.' That moment gave fans a glimpse into how seriously the Spurs star studies the game and its greatest minds.
Wembanyama's hunger to learn doesn't end with casual conversation. 'When I'm told something, I don't forget it. It's super precious, for sure,' he added. That philosophy, combined with his freakish 7-foot-3 frame and raw talent, is what makes his ceiling so terrifyingly high.
Before a blood clot in his right shoulder ended his season prematurely, Wembanyama was averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and a league-leading 3.8 blocks per game.
The setback raised concerns, but the support from peers like Durant has been heartfelt. 'I'm glad they caught this early,' Durant said after a Spurs win over his Suns. 'That can affect your overall health… I'm thinking about Vic… he's gonna put his best foot forward every day.
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That mutual respect isn't one-sided. On Kevin Hart's Cold as Balls podcast, when asked if he's a big Durant fan, Wembanyama didn't hesitate: 'That's right.'
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He later doubled down in an interview with M6 Info after the Paris Olympics, calling Durant his 'favorite childhood player.' Laughing, he added, 'I made it clear that I wanted to learn from him, perhaps only steal one or two of his secret techniques.'
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If trade rumors surrounding Durant pan out, and the Spurs do become a landing spot, the student might soon train daily with the teacher. But regardless of what happens, Wembanyama's notebook will continue to grow, filled with hard-earned wisdom from legends who've already left their mark, and one who's just getting started.
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