Victor Wembanyama soars for a dunk. —AFP
SAN ANTONIO—Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 decide this yr within the Nationwide Basketball Affiliation (NBA), is studying loads within the NBA preseason.The French sensation had 23 factors, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and three blocks in slightly below 23 minutes of play because the Spurs collected a 120-104 dwelling win over a second-string Miami Warmth.
“I’m nonetheless studying to do some issues defensively, defending the pin downs, for instance,” the 19-year-old mentioned. “I’m actually studying loads, and I’m making an attempt to broaden my instruments on protection, too.”
The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama introduced the Frost Financial institution Heart crowd to its toes with a livid dunk within the second quarter, and completed with 10-of-15 taking pictures. He produced a collection of spectacular performs, each offensively and defensively, with probably the most eye-catching a outstanding left-handed dunk from exterior of the restricted space within the third quarter.
Wembanyama mentioned that he felt that each he and the crew had been creating an understanding with one another.
“I feel we’re on the correct path. We’ve nonetheless received loads to find out about ourselves and likewise about our teammates however we’re on the correct path,” he mentioned. —AFP
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