By Mathieu S. | Sports editor
Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama are teammates in the French team, but also opponents in the NBA. Can this duo get along in the long term? Nicolas Batum spoke on the subject, with a difference between the two according to him.
In direct competition last season for the DPOY, Victor Wembanyama undoubtedly nailed the debate with Rudy Gobert for this campaign. The Spur continues the carnage in the circle, while its compatriot is experiencing a more delicate exercise, whether we are talking about collective or individual. For some, the suspense is over for this trophy.
We will have to wait a few months to judge, but Wemby is certainly well on his way to gleaning a first DPOY, and probably not the last. Gobert (4 in total) is also achievable for him, even if it is not a priority. The two men are friends above all, especially when it comes to wearing the French team jersey.
Nicolas Batum explains Gobert and Wembanyama
Unfortunately, we cannot say that this duo managed to perform at the Olympic Games. The first matches were difficult, so much so that Vincent Collet put Gobert on the bench to put Wembanyama in pivot. The result was quickly seen during the meetings. But for Nicolas Batum, with the site RGRudy's impact should not be underestimated.
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Nicolas Batum sur Rudy Gobert : “We had a lot of success thanks to him. Believe me, I played some great matches alongside him, and he helped us win a lot of them. His defensive presence is so great, but we also use him offensively. He's a monster on defense, and I love playing with him. »
In any case, he will no longer have the possibility of doing so in EDF, while things seem to be going badly in the NBA, unless Batum leaves to join Minnesota. But for Batum, France can be calm with Wemby for the next 10/15 years. He also notes a difference between the two.
Batum sur Wembanyama : “Their protection in the circle is rather similar. But Victor is capable of doing more things on defense. He is truly unique. »
More mobility for Wemby, which obviously makes him a real nightmare for opponents. What is certain is that France hopes to count on both for the future.
Batum : “These two guys really stand out when it comes to protecting the rim. We are definitely talking about the top 2 in this area. »
Nicolas Batum is fascinated by the defense of Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, very similar when it comes to protecting the circle. But the comparison ultimately ends there, with Spur having already shown why.
