Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight? A look at the Spurs superstar's availability ahead of prep game vs Serbia
Victor Wembanyama is available to play for France and will face Serbia in an exhibition game on Friday. The Frenchman surely has the shorter end of the stick when it comes to experience compared to older players. However, Wembanyama has a physical advantage over almost every player on the Serbian team.
The seven-foot monster, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, is coming off a great individual rookie season. He averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists in a team that had the worst record in the Western Conference last season.
Wemby won the Rookie of the Year award, leaving his peers from the same draft class way behind. He was the star of the show in almost every Spurs game, single-handedly carrying his team against the toughest opponents in the league. He was a dominant force on the court both offensively and defensively and with the Defensive Player of the Year.
What happened to Victor Wembanyama?
Victor Wembanyama did not get any major injuries in his rookie year in the NBA. He dealt with some minor ankle issues that occasionally kept him out of games, but overall, he remained healthy for the entire season.
It can be attributed to Wembanyama taking extensive care of his fitness. The Frenchman has a big frame for an average human being and although it gives him a big advantage on the basketball court, his body demands proper training and exercises to stay fit and minimize the risk of injuries.
The Victor Wembanyama-Rudy Gobert duo can lead France to big success this summer
Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert are the two biggest names on the French Basketball roster. They both tasted considerable success this season in the NBA, with Wemby winning the Rookie of the Year award and Gobert making it to the Western Conference finals as the Defensive Player of the Year.
Wembanyama was tasked with playing as a two-way player at Spurs, where he defended and scored points. With Rudy Gobert by his side on the national team, Wemby can wreak some havoc if not kept in tight check as it will allow him to leave the majority of rim protection to Gobert and focus on the frontcourt. This could be a big advantage for France and the two players can carry them in a successful run in the Paris Olympics.