More and more publicized thanks to already amazing performances in Jeep ELITE, Victor Wembanyama is also seen being watched by the coach of the Blues, Vincent Collet. The latter also made an important request about the Nanterre prodigy.
This is not his last outing, during which he literally pounded Orleans, which risks jeopardizing its status as a phenomenon. Attraction of the Jeep ELITE for a few weeks, Victor Wembanyama fully justifies his label of huge NBA prospect, with sensational performances for a 17-year-old player.
His averages of 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 against per game, as well as his evaluation of 10.3 since his debut in pro, logically place stars in the eyes of the American scouts. However, the coach of the France team, Vincent Collet, would like the enthusiasm surrounding the young interior to diminish somewhat. This is what he claimed during a recent live of his former player, Ali Traoré.
The very protective speech of Vincent Collet about Victor Wembanyama: “I would like us to leave him alone. So much hype, it is destabilizing and it never helps. By dint of hearing incredible things, it can change what it is ” pic.twitter.com/C2llBrv7Xh
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It’s a potential like we’ve probably never had. Now, I would like to be left alone for a bit. Because even with exceptional young people, you have to give them time to mature. He still has work to do. I know him well, he’s a balanced kid, surrounded by a very balanced family. But so much hype, it’s destabilizing and it never helps.
Hype, Wembanyama certainly has no shortage of it. Even less since the publication of a video where he confronts Rudy Gobert, which has crossed borders all over the world. But if this media coverage could serve him for his future Draft, scheduled for 2023, it could also slow down his development according to the former Strasbourg coach. The latter therefore warns:
At some point, it can hinder his progress. Even though he’s good in his sneakers, and he’s a nice boy, hearing incredible things all the time, it can change who he is. And that would be a shame. He needs to stay fresh and learning.
Concerned about the future of Victor Wembanyama, Vincent Collet warns about the immense hype that accompanies him. Ali Traoré, for his part, appears to be already conquered by the profile of the young talent in Ile-de-France.
