Victor Wembanyama navigates uncharted territory on the court
Summary
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama says he is building his own approach to basketball by learning through uncertainty, training, and curiosity. He reflected on the Spurs’ season and their five-game NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, and described how he works on foot strength, meditation, and chess.Key Facts
- Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 center for the San Antonio Spurs and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, according to the article.
- He said he has no blueprint for playing with his combination of size and skill.
- Wembanyama said the Spurs went unbeaten in February during a winning stretch last season.
- The Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals, then lost the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in five games.
- Wembanyama said Gregg Popovich taught him to keep wins and losses in perspective; Popovich retired from coaching in 2025 after leading the Spurs to five NBA titles.
- After a blood clot in his shoulder ended his second season, Wembanyama focused more on conditioning and strengthening his feet.
- He said he often walks barefoot or wears minimalist shoes and believes foot strength supports posture and movement in the knees, hips, and back.
- Wembanyama said he learned kung fu and meditation from Shaolin monks in China in summer 2025, and sees similarities between basketball and chess.
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