Will we see Victor Wembanyama tonight against the Pelicans? This is not certain since the French interior of the Spurs is affected in the hip, and he was already doubtful for the match against the Hawks. It was only 90 minutes before the interval that he decided to play.
After the loss to Atlanta, “Wemby” confirmed that he had hip pain, and that he was receiving treatment for it. “My hip feels good. Physically, I feel good. As good as one would expect at this stage of the season. I hold on. I feel good “.
However, his participation was only made official at the last moment. “It was about seeing how I felt after training, after nap time. It wasn't a last minute decision.” he assures. “Tonight, I'm going to have my treatment, and of course, I'm going to go with the guys, and we'll see how I feel. It’s something that has to be managed on a day-to-day basis.”
Popovich wants to protect him
On the side of Gregg Popovich, we open the door to a possible package against the Pelicans, in particular because it is a “back-to-back”. “We're trying to protect him, and he might not play (tonight). We'll see how his hip reacts after this match. »
One thing is certain, Coach Pop' knows that his rookie knows his physique perfectly, and that he is already preparing like a veteran. “ He arrived with already excellent habits in terms of preparation, and that's something we didn't have to do with him. He is very professional in everything he does, even before he arrived here. »
