[Saba Sports News] Victor Wembanyama has smoothly adapted to life in the U.S., and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich praised his worldly outlook. Popovich contrasted Wembanyama’s European upbringing, emphasizing their cultural awareness, civility, multilingual abilities, and travel experiences. Popovich remarked that Wembanyama is far from a naïve young kid and has become accustomed to the attention surrounding him.
Regarding his NBA debut, Wembanyama hasn’t immediately dominated as some anticipated, but he has had a commendable start. The 19-year-old is averaging 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Notably, his defensive prowess, characterized by his length and agility, has been a standout feature. However, he faces challenges on offense, dealing with physical defenses and turnovers (averaging 4.7 per game), areas he needs to improve.
Despite the highs and lows, Wembanyama’s promising future is evident, but the intense hype surrounding him magnifies every moment, both positive and negative.