Victor Wembanyama admits physicality is a problem for him, but he vows to get better
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Victor Wembanyama has only been in the league for three seasons, but he has already become a true superstar. With that kind of superstar status, it is normal for teams to find ways to limit him from making an impact.
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The San Antonio Spurs star is well aware that teams are setting up to counter him. Most teams see being physical as the best way to beat him, and Wembanyama has taken notice of this.
Wembanyama knows he must improve physically
Considering that Wembanyama is a 7'5" giant, most teams would know the positives and negatives of that. Of course, the Spurs benefit from that because he is such a skilled player that makes his height unfair to play against.
That is why teams are playing more physically against him because that is the only way they can stop him. In the long run, this could benefit the opponents because Wembanyama will face a rough grind against every team.
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Wembanyama himself knows this, which is why he is listing it down as one of the improvements he can make. In the long run, the Spurs will only benefit from this because Wembanyama will learn how to counter the biggest strategy against him.
"Players are trying to make it a physical game all the time. That’s where it’s coming from. Also, man, I'm pissed! If he's stronger than you and pushing against you, you're not just going to win. I’m not stronger than everybody, but I will get there," Wemby said about physicality to NBA on NBC.
The Spurs' superstar has the right mindset every time he steps onto the court. When he is preparing for the games off the court, he wants to counter every strategy against him.
It is what makes him such a great player because he is ready to beat his opponents. He prepares for every strategy, and he is motivated to keep improving and becoming the best version of himself.
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