After a mixed start in the first game of the summer league, the first choice of the last draft, Victor Wembanayama, showed the full extent of his talent against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night with a collection of 27 points in 26:57 of play.
Despite the Frenchman’s performance, Portland won by the score of 85 to 80. He added 12 rebounds to his harvest in addition to making three blocks.
After a difficult first night, the 7-foot-5 giant bounced back in style, hitting 9 of 14 shot attempts, including two of four three-pointers. Wembanyama added seven points on 12 free throws.
During a communication operation with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (best player in the league in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980) at the end of the week, the young athlete had mentioned his adaptation.
“I’m only a rookie, I still have to learn everything. I didn’t really know what I was doing (during the first game, editor’s note), and the next games, I probably won’t know either… It will come with time, ”said Wembanyama, also recalling his young age. “I’m like a kid right now, but I’m ready to learn. »
“You have things to learn, but we feel that you are an intelligent young man, and you will get there”, had abounded the former pivot with six championship titles, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Spot on, the interior has already been able to make adjustments, which have paid off.
Wembanyama will continue to work this summer and breathe, too. “I feel like I really need a rest,” he said on Friday.
The Frenchman’s season is probably finally over, he who refused to participate in the World Cup with the Blues. From now on, place in the NBA: “For me the real first, it will be in October. »
2023-07-10 03:00:47
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