Victor Wembanyama (Image Credit: YouTube/@SI)
Victor Wembanyama is entering his second season with the San Antonio Spurs after a stellar rookie year, where he was the first overall pick and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Following his successful debut, Wembanyama showcased his skills on the international stage by leading the French national team to a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

Recently, Wembanyama graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, where he shared insights into his basketball journey. During the interview, he candidly discussed how his perspective on some NBA stars has changed over time.

“I think both in a good and bad way it’s how truly the best in the game are. How in a good way some of them are really impressive and inspiring in the way they approach the game every night,” Wembanyama said.

“But others that I used to like, and now I’m just like, nah. I’m not sure that they deserve you know. They don’t seem like they put as much work as I thought,” he added.

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During the interview, Victor Wembanyama, who recently filed a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of his nickname, shared his thoughts on the players he admires. After expressing his mixed feelings about some of the NBA stars he grew up watching, he did mention players who have left a positive impression on him.

“Some of the guys I’ve been watching growing up, I’m not disappointed, but I’m like, That’s it? But some of them—I’m talking like KD—of course, you know I got to know Rudy Gobert more with the national team; I know their work ethic. I know how they view the game, and it’s really inspiring. I want to do the same,” Wembanyama said.

With the Spurs, Wembanyama is set to play their next preseason game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday.