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Victor Wembanyama’s Road to NBA Stardom | Pass the Rock (Season 2, Ep. 8)

Wembanyama entered the season as one of the most touted prospects in NBA history. While he acknowledges the hype, he knows it can only get him so far. “Prospect is something that’s about to become real, it doesn’t matter really. I’m trying to become the best in the league right now” Wembanyama said. With his…

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May 7, 2024

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Wembanyama entered the season as one of the most touted prospects in NBA history. While he acknowledges the hype, he knows it can only get him so far.

“Prospect is something that’s about to become real, it doesn’t matter really. I’m trying to become the best in the league right now” Wembanyama said.

With his size and skillset, the pressure has been on Wembanyama every step of the way. He’s been compared to the likes of the NBA’s best since a young age. However, it’s the mental side of things that sets Wembanyama apart.

“You don’t do nothing with that body if you don’t have the right mind”, Wembanyama said.

After leading all rookies in points (21.4), rebounds (10.6), and blocks (3.6) during his debut season, Wembanyama collected Kia NBA Rookie of the Year honors on Monday. He credits his relationship with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich as a component of his success.

“He’s the one person in the world who can give the best basketball advice,” Wembanyama said.

A five-time champion and the Spurs’ coach for over 28 seasons, Popovich has provided invaluable experience for Wembanyama.

“He gets it. He’s not intimidated by anything and he knows he needs to do work … he’s been lauded for a long time, this attention didn’t just happen to him,” Popovich said.

“He realizes that’s all a fantasy and what matters is him becoming the best player he can be. That’s called character.”

Wembanyama is just scratching the surface of his potential, propelled by his mindset to keep improving daily.

“I’ve learned more in the past three months than I have in my whole basketball life before,” he said.

The first seven episodes of the second season of Pass The Rock focused on Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton , New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren.

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25 Comments

@JG-mg3if

May 7, 2024 at 6:45 pm

Damn Vic got robbed for the DPY. The Wolf are a top notch defense with or without Gobert ..

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@JG-mg3if

May 7, 2024 at 6:56 pm

“If my ability is to be the greatest, then theirs no option but to be the Greatest”
Vic be having some stone cold bars..

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@PREDICT_SPORT

May 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Ez predict

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@write-only

May 7, 2024 at 7:13 pm

Victor. Everyone, your teammates, your team, your fans, your opponents, your rivals, us here in the comment section, we all want to see you become the greatest. You unify behind a common goal. And we’re so privileged to watch along.

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@Mandozen

May 7, 2024 at 7:36 pm

Wishing Wemby a very long and successful NBA career. I like how he’s humble and very self-aware. He’s very mature also and that’s very refreshing to see for someone like him especially with all the hype surrounding him.

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@duxdsg4684

May 7, 2024 at 8:09 pm

Merci de l’avoir fait en français

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@GameplayTubeYT

May 7, 2024 at 8:41 pm

Wemby UniGOAT

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@guythatlovespotato

May 7, 2024 at 8:52 pm

Im sad that he didnt win DPOY…

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@alainluajr

May 7, 2024 at 9:52 pm

V 1 C T 👽 R

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@TheRealBruceLouis

May 7, 2024 at 11:26 pm

4:25 man victor understands, look at how aware this man is, look at the wisdom in his words. victor is the real deal

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@RJCE420

May 8, 2024 at 12:40 am

Slim Duncan👽
GO! SPURS! GO!

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@GeneG432

May 8, 2024 at 1:06 am

Merci pour les voix en Français 🥰

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@isreme5789

May 8, 2024 at 1:11 am

I love wemb but he has to work on his body so bad bro 😢

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@ricaymrick106

May 8, 2024 at 1:12 am

from France i knew sacrifice my sleep every 2 night was going to be worth every second what a season i’ve had the privilege to witness and the olympics incoming and next year September exhibition game in France w/ Spurs what a time Merci le Vic

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- @TheBallsbreakers
  
  May 8, 2024 at 10:54 am
  
  Happy for you Frenchies!
  
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@keichannnn

May 8, 2024 at 4:28 am

SLENDERMAN

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@serge6885

May 8, 2024 at 4:36 am

Next goat

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@Leg3nd_0359

May 8, 2024 at 4:56 am

MA GOAT

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@naviboiirefit102

May 8, 2024 at 4:56 am

Look at all these glazers💀💀💀

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@Noe21__

May 8, 2024 at 6:30 am

🇫🇷merci

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@aguiaman1271

May 8, 2024 at 6:56 am

15:14 come on dude Vicent Wembanyama…

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@idrnabil4364

May 8, 2024 at 9:15 am

this documentary is epic

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@kingfromparis6262

May 8, 2024 at 10:34 am

@NBA wtf ? 😂😂😂😂 ” Bilal ( Victor Teammate ) ” I know the doc was about Wendy but c’mon 😭😭😭😭 put some respect on Traore name too he a legit prospect

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@didierdidier559

May 8, 2024 at 10:41 am

Dommage le doublage français est nul😢

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@Nikanae9090

May 8, 2024 at 10:53 am

Pop so pro at coaching he reminds me of being new at a Job. He knows everything and kindly guiding Wemby into becoming a perfect number 1 player.

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