He landed in the right place. This is what we were already able to say during the 2023 draft where San Antonio selected Victor Wenbanyama. Playing alongside Gregg Popovich made sense for the young Ile-de-France native, who also hoped to come and play for Spurs. In a successful first year, where he played 71 games out of 82 possible with more than 20 points on average (21.4), the former Metropolitans once again received the praise of his coach.
At a press conference, the coach admits to having appreciated the quality of the Frenchman's learning, which he begins to compare to the greatest that he has coached himself.
“Wembanyama was very “malleable” and agreed to expand his role, to broaden his game, both defensively and offensively. So he made me understand that he had Tim Duncan qualities, namely an innate basketball IQ and the desire to become the best.
With time and experience, as a good student, he improves in all these areas. There are people you can do that with and who never learn. He absorbs everything
,” he said.