Disappointing during the San Antonio Spurs' defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama made a major enemy in the NBA.
While he is barely starting his second season in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama experienced his first big hiccup across the Atlantic on Wednesday evening. The French interior actually delivered the worst match of his career during the loss of the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder (93-105), with only 6 points on the clock (at 1/5 on shots) – his lowest total since he played in the league -, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 27 minutes.
Worse, the Olympic vice-champion also suffered from the comparison with Chet Holmgren, who produced a much cleaner copy with 19 points (at 8/10 on shots), 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in 28 minutes. Enough to enrage “Wemby”. Especially since there is a real tension between him and the young OKC star, whom he dominated last season in the race for the title of rookie of the year. So much so that he makes sure to never mention her name in public.
Wembanyama, it’s tense with Holmgren!
This is what insider Michael C. Wright reveals in NBA
Today. “Victor will never say his name. On Monday evening, he was asked specifically about his duel against Chet Holmgren and this is what he replied: 'It's always a great challenge to face Oklahoma City, I watched every one of their matches'. He doesn't mention the guy's name and I think that's because there's a big rivalry there. They respect each other, but they don't like each other. »
If there is nothing shameful for the Spurs in losing against the Thunder, who are still undefeated after four matches and are a candidate for the NBA finals, the hoped-for progress is not yet obvious in the Texan ranks. Which must frustrate the pivot of the Blues, whose start to the year is worrying. “He will have to adapt to the defensive choices of opposing teams”analyzes Chris Singleton in NBA Extraon beIN Sports.
“He’s talented, it’s true, but…”
“We’re going to stop him from moving forward and truly freeing himselfcontinues the consultant. You have to understand that he is human. He has talent, that's true, but the teams opposite study him as much as he studies the game. So he has to evolve according to that, perhaps by freeing himself up a little more before receive the ball and then have it. Whether it is always first intention, I have a little trouble with that. » It’s up to Victor Wembanyama to quickly correct the situation.
