The last time that Victor Wembanyama smiled at a press conference, it was last November 2. The Spurs had just beaten the Suns, and he had scored 38 points! Since then, these same Spurs had chained 18 defeats in a row, and established a sad franchise record. A series which ended last night with a victory against LeBron James' Lakers. Enough to bring a smile back to the Frenchman, who we saw, arms raised, haranguing the crowd at the end of the match.
“It was such a long time ago… So it feels really good” sighs “Wemby”. “For me, it was like a playoff game. You should take advantage. We love this feeling, and it needs to be repeated. You're going to have to work hard to get there. »
“Addicted” to victory
Author of a double-double, and overshadowed by Devin Vassell's big match, Victor Wembanyama probably did not imagine waiting a month and a half before tasting victory again. Eighteen matches without winning is a long time.
“It's not like I've lost the taste for winning, but I don't want to lose anymore. I know it will happen but that’s why you have to savor it. I'm addicted to winning. This is what I love and I live for it. I had to show it. »
Obviously, the Frenchman was asked about LeBron James, whose son he could be since they are 21 years apart! It was their first encounter in the NBA, and they found themselves once, face to face, with the “King” who planted a 3-pointer in the corner with a rainbow shot.
“I thought I was going to feel something, but actually, once on the pitch, I only thought about winning, trying to defend and making the right move” he confides. “I didn’t feel anything special. »
Victor Wembanyama will explain that they didn't even talk at the end of the match. Maybe next time…
