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9 hours ago
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NBA Fans React to Latest Victor Wembanyama Update
NBA Fans React to Latest Victor Wembanyama Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Victor Wembanyama, even before he entered the NBA, has been one of the most grounded athletes in the world. He makes time to meditate, do yoga, and read, specifically science fiction. Advertisement This summer, as he prepares for his third NBA season and the possibility of representing France at EuroBasket, he has vacationed in both Costa Rica and China, and was spotted at a Shaolin temple with a shaved head, dining with the monks. Of course, fans reacted to the news with amusement, curiosity, and concern for the rest of the NBA. If he can become deeply meditative and reflective, he will have another mental advantage over his opponents. "Wemby about to average 40," posted Jemele Hill. "This mf Wemby had one freak injury stop him from making the playoffs and went on the Doctor Strange path," added another fan. Advertisement "Wemby's mindset is similar to that of Kareem's," chimed in a third. Wembanyama, physically, has been compared to Kevin Durant, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Mark Eaton. Mentally, it seems like he is incomparable to anyone, although Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known as one of the more grounded stars of his generation, focused purely on winning throughout his career. While it's unclear how much time Wemby will spend with the monks, it's safe to say that his game next season will be rooted in ruthless effecency and leaving everything on the court. The NBA, clearly, has never had a superstar quite like him before. Advertisement Check out the Inside the Spurs home page for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: San Antonio Spurs' Guard Provides Offseason Update Related: Spurs Trade Idea Pairs Victor Wembanyama With $196 Million All Star This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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29-04-2025
- Sport
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San Antonio Spurs' Legend Offers Refreshing Opinion on Current NBA Talent Levels
Former players, it seems, love nothing more than disparaging today's NBA greats. Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, and others have insisted that their eras were more physical, harder, and less forgiving than today's NBA. It's easy for fans to counter that in the 20th century, there weren't players who moved like Giannis, shot like Steph, or took care of themselves like LeBron, but that logic often falls on deaf ears. Advertisement Former San Antonio Spurs are rarely involved in any sort of debate or discussion on any matter with the media, unless they can't avoid it. However, George Gervin was happy to give the current generation their flowers. "These guys are so much better than them guys," he said of the current NBA compared to his era. "I had my turn," he continued. "It's these guys' turn, and let them enjoy it like I enjoyed it when I had my turn." Gervin is an all-time great, making 12 All-Star Games and winning four scoring titles. His famous "finger roll" is still replicated in practice gyms and park games to this day, and he made the NBA's 75th anniversary team. Advertisement If there's one part of the modern game he will criticize, it's the surge in 3-point shooting. At his peak, Gervin attempted only 1.3 3s a game, and he encourages modern guards to get into the paint and either take easier shots or draw fouls. "I shot a lot of 2s," he said of his game. "I got my three-pointers: 'and one!'" Check out the Inside the Spurs home page for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: San Antonio Spurs Could Target Overlooked Trade Candidate, Open Title Window Related: Spurs Must Follow Rumored Blockbuster Trade With This Key Free Agent Signing
