Victor Wembanyama Says He’s Immune To Distractions, Doesn’t Drink Or Smoke

Victor Wembanyama reveals he doesn’t have any desire for “bad habits.”

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Following the end of a historic rookie campaign, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama explained why he’s different from your typical rising star. As Victor explained, he’s “immune” to petty distractions and doesn’t bother with things like partying, drinking, or smoking. 

“I feel like I’m immune to all the bad things like distractions like partying, alcohol, drugs,” said Victor via The Ringer. “Why would I ever do that?… I don’t have nothing to compensate for.”

Victor just completed his rookie season without any dirt, chaos, or controversy. Since stepping into the NBA spotlight, Wemby has said all the right things and has demonstrated the kind of work ethic and desire to win that every team loves to see from their franchise player.

While most other players like to indulge in their guilty pleasures through drugs or sex, Victor likes the quiet life, and he prefers to stay home and rest over, trying to look for a good time in the streets. While this approach is not for every player, Victor has found the perfect balance and he couldn’t be on a team better suited to his personality.

Like Wemby, the Spurs are a team that likes to keep things professional and they are always in the business of trying to win at any cost. As the former home to stars such as Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs already have a history of success with guys like Victor, who are quiet, humble, and strictly business. It’s just a shame that the Spurs couldn’t do more to surround their star with the proper supporting cast this season.


Victor Wembanyama Will Not Be Patient

While Victor was the clear and obvious winner for Rookie of the Year, the Spurs had a pretty forgettable season overall. In fact, at just 22-60, San Antonio finished 14th in the West and nowhere near the play-in picture. Victor expressed his frustration all season long and there is growing pressure on the team to take action this summer, even if it’s not coming from Wemby himself.

“I’ve received some messages,” Wembanyama said. “Even from prospects. But I try to sustain my role. It’s a whole new world that I’m eager to discover. For sure, one day or the other, I’ll have to be involved in this, I guess, even though I’m staying in my role as a player.”

The Spurs cannot continue to let Victor’s incredible talent be used in vain. With a generational player who showed growth every new month, Wembanyama is the future of the Spurs, and they cannot waste another second.

The problem is, besides Victor and maybe someone like Tre Jones, the Spurs don’t have any keepers on this team. To turn the ship around, GM Brian Wright will need to be aggressive in using the team’s assets to improve the roster from top to bottom.

While it’s still too early to say, multiple players have been rumored targets for the Spurs and the list includes Klay Thompson, Trae Young, and Dejounte Murray among others. The Spurs have big ambitions with Victor and the race is on to build something that he can lead to glory.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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