The young French sensation admitted that he will focus on preparing himself physically for his future challenges in the NBA
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama.EFE
Victor Wembanyama, who was first elected during the draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced his resignation from France’s squad to play the next FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The main argument of power forward of the San Antonio Spurs is that he will focus on preparing himself physically for his future challenges in the NBA. “I made the decision to dedicate this summer to preparing my body for the many tests that await it in the coming years. And therefore to ignore the World Cup. It was a difficult decision, which required the opinion of many people. But I sincerely believe which is the best for the French team and for me,” Wembanyama told the French daily The team.
The player, who is only 19 years old, but who measures 2.23 meters, assured that it was one of the most difficult decisions he has had to make in his short career. However, he assured that he will be available for selection in the upcoming tournaments, with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games being his main goal.
“I want to be there for the French team for the next 10 or 15 years. My body is like a prototype. I can’t base myself on people who look like me,” said the new Spurs player about his next steps for its preparation.
For Wembanyama. he will need a specific plan to be able to adapt his body according to the demands that will be presented to him within the NBA. “You need specific preparation, personalized anticipation. Nothing can be left to chance. There is a real risk of overloading, and therefore of injury, which could affect the rest.”
“If I play the World Cup, picking up from last summer and going all the way to the Olympics, that would represent around 170 matches in 24 months, without a real break. It would not be realistic in terms of development, nor prudent in terms of health. I will get the wasted time,” Wembanyama concluded.
2023-06-27 16:10:25
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