San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ last season, recently represented France in the Olympics and carried the team to the finals. Despite a stellar performance, Wembanyama and the French team fell short against a formidable Team USA, with Stephen Curry hitting four clutch three-pointers to secure the gold medal for the Americans.
Wembanyama, who emerged as France’s best player throughout the tournament, was visibly emotional after the loss, shedding tears on the court. In a recent appearance on the show “M6INFO,” Wembanyama opened up about a post-game conversation he had with NBA star Kevin Durant. Wembanyama, who has long admired Durant, described the exchange as a meaningful moment of encouragement and mutual respect.
“Clearly, this is my personal childhood favorite. He became my favorite player. It was a classic one-on-one moment for encouragement and congratulations for each other, and I made it clear to him that I wanted to learn from him and perhaps only steal one or two of his secret techniques,” Wembanyama shared on M6INFO.
The interaction highlighted the deep respect between the two athletes—Durant, a seasoned NBA veteran, and Wembanyama, a young star poised to follow in his footsteps.
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Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s Message to Victor Wembanyama
Following Wembanyama’s remarkable performance in the Olympics, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal publicly praised the young star. Despite France’s loss in the finals, Wembanyama delivered an impressive game, scoring 26 points and grabbing seven rebounds, leading all players in scoring at just 20 years old.
Prime Minister Attal took to social media to commend Wembanyama, stating, “Thank you for the emotions and bravo for this course. This is just the beginning. And what a start!” The Prime Minister’s message reflects the high hopes and pride the nation has in Wembanyama’s future in basketball.
Though the gold medal slipped through his fingers, Wembanyama’s Olympic journey showcased his immense talent and potential. At only 20 years old, the French phenom has already demonstrated that he’s on the path to becoming one of basketball’s biggest stars, with many more years of greatness ahead.
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