Victor Wembanyama: 'Quickness beats physicality when used correctly'
“Everyone has their strength, and being physical is something I’ve seen my whole life, basically every time I stepped on a court for the last few years,” he mentioned ahead of more demanding challenges in the NBA, “It’s not something I’m afraid of.” “Quickness beats physicality when used correctly,” added Wembanyama, “So, it is really part of the game. I am used to it.”
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
No spot on the court is out of reach for Wemby 🤯 pic.twitter.com/m20sZkIklF – 9:01 AM
No spot on the court is out of reach for Wemby 🤯 pic.twitter.com/m20sZkIklF – 9:01 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
No spot on the floor is out of reach for Wemby 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WCgfGN69y3 – 8:58 AM
No spot on the floor is out of reach for Wemby 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WCgfGN69y3 – 8:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama is not afraid of opponents being physical
“Quickness beats physicality when used correctly”
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:38 AM
Victor Wembanyama is not afraid of opponents being physical
“Quickness beats physicality when used correctly”
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:38 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Boy Halloween downtown will have Game 4 of the World Series and Wemby’s debut in Phoenix. That’s gonna be a day. – 11:51 PM
Boy Halloween downtown will have Game 4 of the World Series and Wemby’s debut in Phoenix. That’s gonna be a day. – 11:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Early prediction: Victor Wembanyama will retire as the NBA’s all-time leader in games with 3 blocks and 3 threes. – 11:15 PM
Early prediction: Victor Wembanyama will retire as the NBA’s all-time leader in games with 3 blocks and 3 threes. – 11:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
🎙️ Brand new pod with @CollinReidPS and @THE_BOOMSTEIN: projectspurs.com/spurscast-ep-7…
🏀 Wemby vs Warriors (preseason)
🏀 Starting five lineup
🏀 Zach Collins’ contract extension
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
📺 youtu.be/t2SwxvxW7tY?si… – 10:30 PM
🎙️ Brand new pod with @CollinReidPS and @THE_BOOMSTEIN: projectspurs.com/spurscast-ep-7…
🏀 Wemby vs Warriors (preseason)
🏀 Starting five lineup
🏀 Zach Collins’ contract extension
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
📺 youtu.be/t2SwxvxW7tY?si… – 10:30 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Spurs fans, give me your questions as the Wemby Era begins.
We’re planning to stream a live State of the Spurs for KENS 5 before the game tomorrow and I want to answer as many of y’all as possible. – 9:36 PM
Spurs fans, give me your questions as the Wemby Era begins.
We’re planning to stream a live State of the Spurs for KENS 5 before the game tomorrow and I want to answer as many of y’all as possible. – 9:36 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Time-stamps for my Paolo Banchero interview:
:39 – Lessons from ROY season
1:20 – Team USA/playing the 5
2:27 – One-two punch with Franz
5:33 – Wemby/possible rivalry?
6:35 – Pat Bev’s comments
7:20 – Fultz
8:20 – ORL’s additions
9:30 – Advice for rookies twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:31 PM
Time-stamps for my Paolo Banchero interview:
:39 – Lessons from ROY season
1:20 – Team USA/playing the 5
2:27 – One-two punch with Franz
5:33 – Wemby/possible rivalry?
6:35 – Pat Bev’s comments
7:20 – Fultz
8:20 – ORL’s additions
9:30 – Advice for rookies twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:31 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Thanks to @Pp_doesit and @EricPincus for coming on RUNNING UP THE SCORE! Thanks @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
Paolo talked 2023-24 Magic, his goals, Pat Bev’s comments, Wemby, Franz, Fultz, Team USA, etc.
Eric talked NBA CBA, Lakers, etc. WATCH THE REPLAY: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:49 PM
Thanks to @Pp_doesit and @EricPincus for coming on RUNNING UP THE SCORE! Thanks @PrizePicks for sponsoring!
Paolo talked 2023-24 Magic, his goals, Pat Bev’s comments, Wemby, Franz, Fultz, Team USA, etc.
Eric talked NBA CBA, Lakers, etc. WATCH THE REPLAY: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:49 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
TNT’s Charles Barkley on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama: “I’m very excited to see him play, but like I say, we don’t know these guys until they start playing against other NBA players. I’m pretty sure there’s no Joker in Summer League. No LeBron. … It would be great if he’s great.” pic.twitter.com/ZZmpCp3y0k – 6:38 PM
TNT’s Charles Barkley on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama: “I’m very excited to see him play, but like I say, we don’t know these guys until they start playing against other NBA players. I’m pretty sure there’s no Joker in Summer League. No LeBron. … It would be great if he’s great.” pic.twitter.com/ZZmpCp3y0k – 6:38 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Paolo Banchero has been impressed with fellow No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Will we see a Paolo-Wemby rivalry?
“Yeah, hopefully. With him in the West and me in the East, who knows, maybe we’ll match up in the Finals down the road. That’d be awesome.” twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:05 PM
Paolo Banchero has been impressed with fellow No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Will we see a Paolo-Wemby rivalry?
“Yeah, hopefully. With him in the West and me in the East, who knows, maybe we’ll match up in the Finals down the road. That’d be awesome.” twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:05 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Paolo Banchero has been impressed with fellow No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Will we see a Paolo-Wemby rivalry?
“Yeah, hopefully. With him in the West and me in the East, who knows, maybe we’ll match up in the Finals down in the road. That’d be awesome.” twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:05 PM
Paolo Banchero has been impressed with fellow No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Will we see a Paolo-Wemby rivalry?
“Yeah, hopefully. With him in the West and me in the East, who knows, maybe we’ll match up in the Finals down in the road. That’d be awesome.” twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:05 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
RUNNING UP THE SCORE IS LIVE!
Paolo Banchero (@Pp_doesit) joins me to discuss this year’s Magic team, one-two punch with Franz Wagner, Patrick Beverley’s comments, potential rivalry with Wemby, Team USA experience, Orlando’s new additions and more. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
RUNNING UP THE SCORE IS LIVE!
Paolo Banchero (@Pp_doesit) joins me to discuss this year’s Magic team, one-two punch with Franz Wagner, Patrick Beverley’s comments, potential rivalry with Wemby, Team USA experience, Orlando’s new additions and more. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Paolo Banchero on 2023-24 Magic, ROY Season, Wemby Rivalry, Pat Bev’s Comments, Team USA Experience twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Paolo Banchero on 2023-24 Magic, ROY Season, Wemby Rivalry, Pat Bev’s Comments, Team USA Experience twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sets lofty goal for rookie season: ‘I want to play every single game’
cbssports.com/nba/news/spurs… – 5:27 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sets lofty goal for rookie season: ‘I want to play every single game’
cbssports.com/nba/news/spurs… – 5:27 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama had his summer league debut and his preseason debut. But Wednesday won’t be the same.
“But it feels totally different. The fact it’s an actual NBA regular-season game. It’s different.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:04 PM
Victor Wembanyama had his summer league debut and his preseason debut. But Wednesday won’t be the same.
“But it feels totally different. The fact it’s an actual NBA regular-season game. It’s different.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:04 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“I think he is ready for this moment.”
In May, Victor Wembanyama made little secret of his desire to wind up in San Antonio. Wednesday, the Spurs and their new franchise player begin what they hope will be a long and fruitful partnership.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:01 PM
“I think he is ready for this moment.”
In May, Victor Wembanyama made little secret of his desire to wind up in San Antonio. Wednesday, the Spurs and their new franchise player begin what they hope will be a long and fruitful partnership.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:01 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
“This one feels unreal.”
Victor Wembanyama is one of many San Antonians excited for Victor Wembanyama’s regular season debut. pic.twitter.com/rsV0z8Bief – 4:46 PM
“This one feels unreal.”
Victor Wembanyama is one of many San Antonians excited for Victor Wembanyama’s regular season debut. pic.twitter.com/rsV0z8Bief – 4:46 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
“In defense I’ve played a role that I had never had before, and I really love it. I love learning, and I’ve learned so much.”
Wemby gave a really insightful answer when I asked about the defense, and seems so excited about the opportunity to experiment in San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/nwRdkL2YcI – 4:32 PM
“In defense I’ve played a role that I had never had before, and I really love it. I love learning, and I’ve learned so much.”
Wemby gave a really insightful answer when I asked about the defense, and seems so excited about the opportunity to experiment in San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/nwRdkL2YcI – 4:32 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Victor Wembanyama, on the eve of his official NBA debut, says he is “feeling eeling lucky as always, but also focused, locked in.”
How long has he been dreaming of this moment? “For as long as I got memories.” – 4:27 PM
Victor Wembanyama, on the eve of his official NBA debut, says he is “feeling eeling lucky as always, but also focused, locked in.”
How long has he been dreaming of this moment? “For as long as I got memories.” – 4:27 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Victor Wembanyama, on the eve of his official NBA debut, says he is “feeling eeling lucky as always, but also focused, locked in.”
How long has he been dreaming of this moment? “For as long as I got memories.” – 4:26 PM
Victor Wembanyama, on the eve of his official NBA debut, says he is “feeling eeling lucky as always, but also focused, locked in.”
How long has he been dreaming of this moment? “For as long as I got memories.” – 4:26 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Asked Wemby if he’s seen the viral video of Mavs coaches using kayak oars to simulate him in practice. He said he had.
Wemby: “Anything’s good. Anything that can help. It’s funny, but it’s not like there’s something really, really new. People have done this.” – 4:21 PM
Asked Wemby if he’s seen the viral video of Mavs coaches using kayak oars to simulate him in practice. He said he had.
Wemby: “Anything’s good. Anything that can help. It’s funny, but it’s not like there’s something really, really new. People have done this.” – 4:21 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Hoping to prepare Victor Wembanyama for opponents targeting him, Cedi Osman says he’s been trying to “foul him a little bit, push him a little bit” in practice.
But for the 7-foot-3 Frenchman, dealing with physical play is old hat. #Spurs
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:09 PM
Hoping to prepare Victor Wembanyama for opponents targeting him, Cedi Osman says he’s been trying to “foul him a little bit, push him a little bit” in practice.
But for the 7-foot-3 Frenchman, dealing with physical play is old hat. #Spurs
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:09 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wembanyama says he’s playing a role defensively that “I had never had before and I really love it.” Basically, he’s all over the place. A lasting memory of Friday’s game in San Francisco was of him jumping out on the perimeter to pester Curry and other ball handlers. – 3:56 PM
Wembanyama says he’s playing a role defensively that “I had never had before and I really love it.” Basically, he’s all over the place. A lasting memory of Friday’s game in San Francisco was of him jumping out on the perimeter to pester Curry and other ball handlers. – 3:56 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Asked Victor Wembanyama how much he wants to play this season:
“Every game. If there’s no excessive risk for my health – of course I can’t predict the future – but I want to play every single game.” – 2:26 PM
Asked Victor Wembanyama how much he wants to play this season:
“Every game. If there’s no excessive risk for my health – of course I can’t predict the future – but I want to play every single game.” – 2:26 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Also, one of the French guys told me that the highlight of Wemby’s answers in that language today came when one of them asked about people back home waking up at 4 am to watch tomorrow’s game.
Wemby corrected him. It’s actually 3:30.
“Prepare your coffee,” he said in French. – 2:20 PM
Also, one of the French guys told me that the highlight of Wemby’s answers in that language today came when one of them asked about people back home waking up at 4 am to watch tomorrow’s game.
Wemby corrected him. It’s actually 3:30.
“Prepare your coffee,” he said in French. – 2:20 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Wemby is asked if he’s ready for teams to start trying to push him around.
“It’s not something I’m afraid of. Quickness beats physicality.” – 2:01 PM
Wemby is asked if he’s ready for teams to start trying to push him around.
“It’s not something I’m afraid of. Quickness beats physicality.” – 2:01 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Just asked Wemby about the defense and he said he’s playing a role on defense that he “has never played before”
On experimenting he said he’s had ideas before, but not a big opportunity to try things as his main job was helping the team win. More opportunity now. – 2:01 PM
Just asked Wemby about the defense and he said he’s playing a role on defense that he “has never played before”
On experimenting he said he’s had ideas before, but not a big opportunity to try things as his main job was helping the team win. More opportunity now. – 2:01 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The only problem with Wemby being one of the last off the practice floor is we have to wait forever to talk to him.
Keeping the seat warm. pic.twitter.com/cXfIhytxfg – 1:43 PM
The only problem with Wemby being one of the last off the practice floor is we have to wait forever to talk to him.
Keeping the seat warm. pic.twitter.com/cXfIhytxfg – 1:43 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Official Season Award Predictions:
MVP: Giannis (+600)
DPOY: Claxton (+2500)
ROY: Wemby (-145)
6MAN: Quickley (+900)
MIP: Franz Wagner (+3100)
COACH: Rick Carlisle (+1400)
EXEC: Brad Stevens
CLUTCH: SGA (+1000)
Futures:
MIN to make playoffs (-150), 3*
MIN to win NW Div (+550),… – 12:57 PM
Official Season Award Predictions:
MVP: Giannis (+600)
DPOY: Claxton (+2500)
ROY: Wemby (-145)
6MAN: Quickley (+900)
MIP: Franz Wagner (+3100)
COACH: Rick Carlisle (+1400)
EXEC: Brad Stevens
CLUTCH: SGA (+1000)
Futures:
MIN to make playoffs (-150), 3*
MIN to win NW Div (+550),… – 12:57 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA awards predictions: Expert picks as Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum battle for MVP, two trophies for Wemby?
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-a… – 10:48 AM
NBA awards predictions: Expert picks as Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum battle for MVP, two trophies for Wemby?
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-a… – 10:48 AM
More on this storyline
“Better,” he said when asked how his strained left calf was responding. “We don’t know yet (about playing on Wednesday). But I’ve been practicing for two days now and I feel pretty good. But we’ll see how it feels (Wednesday) morning. “I did everything (in practices). I feel great. But we’ll see. Two days of practice is different than two weeks of just lifting.” Dončić officially is listed as questionable for the opener against the Spurs and No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama. -via mavs.com / October 24, 2023
Tom Orsborn: Wembanyama shared Pop’s advice to the #Spurs on their final day of camp/preseason: “The base is to play tougher and smarter than any other team. … We can easily lose ourselves by caring too much about personal goals or thinking too much about tactics.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / October 24, 2023
Jeff McDonald: Victor Wembanyama, on the eve of his official NBA debut, says he is “feeling lucky as always, but also focused, locked in.” How long has he been dreaming of this moment? “For as long as I got memories.” -via Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN / October 24, 2023