Wembanyama performs for the Spurs and draws the attention of NBA legends

Victor Wembanyama has morals in us Spurs and also with the legends of NBA. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar It is Isiah Thomas were present in the game against the blazerswhere San Antonio lost by 85 to 80, in a match valid for NBA Summer League. The Frenchman was the second player with the most points and left his mark with 27 points and 12 rebounds. After the game, he made it clear what he wants to do after the end of the period of off-field commitments.

I just want to jump. I just want to work out and train because this is my life. Every first choice has to go through this. It just makes me better for the future”, he stated.

While Wembanyama just wants to train and evolve, legends like Isiah Thomas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar want to enjoy this new NBA talent. The two former players were close to the French athlete and watched his great performance against the Blazers. Both made some compliments to the boy, who was honored to have both stars in his game.

It means a lot to me that such good people were present at my game. You said it’s an honor for you to be with me. But it’s really an honor for me to be with you both“, vented during his interview after the game between Spurs and Blazers.

In addition to returning the affection he received from Isiah and Kareem, Wembanyama took the opportunity to vent about all the reception he has had at Spurs. According to the French star, the best way to respond to the praise he has received is to win and, therefore, the youngster’s expectation is to win “a few rings” until the end of his still long career in the NBA.

“During the game, every time I caught the ball, I could hear the crowd start cheering. Really all that love, all that attention, I think the best thing fans can do for me. As a rookie, as a new player, I just need to show that love. I hope I can give it back over the years and I think the best way to give it back to the fans is to get some rings.”, he completed.