Cropped by Shaq, Wembanyama responds cash: “I’m lucky to have…”

The draft is approaching in a few weeks, while Victor Wembanyama is almost certain to finish in first position in view of his potential. Shaquille O’Neal has expressed himself many times on his case, and the person concerned has decided to answer him. It’s clear: he is ready for anything as he told BeIN Sports.

Next number 1 in the draft according to all the scouts in the world, Victor Wembanyama knows that such a status comes with a certain pressure. He will be closely scrutinized for his NBA debut, and the slightest mistake will not be forgiven him. After all, the media is rightly freaking out, but they will be the first to destroy it if need be. In other words, you will have to be mentally strong.

Knowing how to make your team win on the floor is one thing, but life in the NBA will be radically different for Wemby outside. Between journalists, hype and social networks, the Frenchman will have to manage a lot. The good news is that he is ready, and even impatient, to discover all this.

Wembanyama already hot for the NBA!

Shaquille O’Neal is the first impatient to see that. In an interview earlier this year, the legend was impressed with Wemby’s talent, although he mentioned some doubts about his level for the NBA. Is he able to perform at the highest level? Recently on the NBA Extra show, Victor dismissed all doubts about him.

“What Shaq said about the media is something all pro athletes go through. I’m lucky to have something, it’s a foolproof mind. So for the pressure, I have nothing to worry about. He said the real test will be in the NBA and he’s right, but I couldn’t play before (laughs). »

The mental side? Not a problem for Wembanyama, already ready to fight. We imagine that even if he wants to finish this campaign with the Mets, he is also eager to discover the NBA with his first franchise. There is also no doubt that the Spurs will take the plunge.

If Shaquille O’Neal is impressed by Victor Wembanyama, he reminds us that it’s in the NBA that everything will be decided. If the interior wants to respond to the hype, he will have to assume and do it on the floor, whether at Spurs or elsewhere. Obviously the message got through.