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Victor Wembanyama Opens Up On His Unique Mindset

Victor Wembanyama explained how he approaches the game of basketball in a unique manner.

Divij Kulkarni
Sep 15, 2023
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  • Victor Wembanyama has spoken about wanting to become different from any other player before him
  • He opened up on wanting to improve and be better than his past self
  • Victor Wembanyama explained how he is approaching wanting to be a unique player

Victor Wembanyama is a talent the likes of which the NBA has not seen before. Standing at 7’5 with the handling and shooting skills of a guard, Wembanyama is expected to be a generational superstar in the league. 

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  • NBA Legends Like Tracy McGrady Are Worried About Victor Wembanyama
  • Victor Wembanyama Will Likely Not Play Center Early In His NBA Career

Getting to that level will require serious work, though. And while being with the San Antonio Spurs is surely helpful in that regard, Wembanyama’s approach to being unique is quite interesting. 

“Becoming greater than your past self is finding new ways to work that others haven’t thought of. When you want to become a unique player, you have to work in unique ways,” Wembanyama said.

Victor Wembanyama’s maturity level is unmatched 💯

“Becoming greater than your past self is finding new ways to work that others haven’t thought of. When you want to become an unique player, you have to work in unique ways.”

(via @nikebasketball) pic.twitter.com/Y3BdkGWzRq

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 15, 2023

Victor Wembanyama will have to prove what makes him so special early in his career. Both fans and other teams around the league will be watching his development with interest, and becoming a bust is not an option at this point. 

The French phenom will play the first game of his NBA career on 26 October against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Just over a month away, it’ll be a big test for Wembanyama and the unique mentality he is approaching his career with. 


NBA Legends Like Tracy McGrady Are Worried About Victor Wembanyama

Although Victor Wembanyama has shown every sign of being able to grow into his potential, the world of sports is never really that straightforward. 

Many are worried that the hype may end up being too much for him, especially if things don’t go to plan in the first season. Tracy McGrady thinks the hype could hurt Victor Wembanyama’s career. 

“The hype around this kid is too much for me and I’m not sayin’ it because he doesn’t deserve it, but let’s let this kid develop and see what he’s going to be.

“Y’all talking about the greatest player of all time and this and that, like c’mon man. We gotta chill out with that. We don’t know what this kid is going to be.:

Victor Wembanyama is expected to become a star in his rookie year, and anything less than winning Rookie Of The Year will be deemed a failure. If he is committed to doing it his way though, then any potential disappointments can be dealt with more easily. 


Victor Wembanyama Will Likely Not Play Center Early In His NBA Career

Victor Wembanyama’s size and shot-blocking ability mean he was always going to be a center in the NBA. However, his ability to play with the ball in his hand will allow Gregg Popovich to try him out in some different positions. 

According to reports, the Spurs are planning to play Wembanyama as a power forward next season to give him time to adjust to the physicality of the NBA. 

The Frenchman already has the length and athleticism to be an elite shot-blocker but he needs to develop a bit more physically before he can play against other centers in the league. 

Despite being just 19 years old, Victor Wembanyama has shown all the signs of developing into something we’ve never seen before. His mentality can only help in that regard. 

The San Antonio Spurs will no doubt help him retain his identity while integrating him into a winning culture, and the more he talks, the better the fit appears to be. The future is nothing but bright for Victor Wembanyama. 

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ByDivij Kulkarni
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Divij Kulkarni is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He has covered the NBA and the English Premier League, with 4 years of experience in creating sports content. Finding exciting and intriguing content about all things NBA is both his job and his passion. Divij loves the Dallas Mavericks and can be regularly observed getting emotional during games. Outside of basketball, he enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi novels, consuming copious amounts of movies and TV, and spending time with his dog, Olivia. Expertise: NBA, Historical Sports ResearchFavorite Team: Dallas MavericksFeatured On HoopsHype, Sports Illustrated, Secret Base, MSNPrevious Work: Tribuna
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