Present with the children of his training camp, Rudy Gobert took advantage of July 14 to return to Saint-Quentin, his hometown. He spoke in particular about the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who will not play the World Cup with the Blues.
At 19, Victor Wembanyama has had a crazy month. Selected in first place in the draft by the San Antonio Spurs, the French player chose not to participate in the World Cup with the France team this summer. From one NBA player to another, Rudy Gobert understands Victor Wembanyama’s desire to focus on his future season in San Antonio.
“I understand and respect his decision, he said Friday at an event in Saint-Quentin (Aisne). Victor is 19 years old. He was just drafted into the NBA. A lot of things are happening. You shouldn’t make decisions in haste.”
“A campaign with the France team is the opportunity to progress in certain aspects of the game, but also a physical and emotional load, he added. When you arrive from a big season in France and that you chained with the draft, you have to prepare yourself physically. Especially Victor, it’s really where he has to spend time. It’s a choice that makes sense to me.
Rested by Spurs
Victor Wembanyama, who played two Summer League games with Spurs, was immediately rested before the regular season resumed. The Frenchman is now on vacation: ”As I am not taking part in the World Cup, we have two or three great months ahead. And they will change my life. I will probably disappear from the media.”
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