The long-awaited meeting between Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James finally took place last Friday night (15), and naturally, both discussed the event during press conferences after the game ended. Interestingly, the match was won by the promising 19-year-old first draft pick over the experienced 38-year-old star, resulting in the San Antonio Spurs breaking an 18-game losing streak, marking a negative record for the team.
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Wembanyama, the French player, emphasized the importance of returning to winning ways and stated that they cannot allow a bad sequence like the previous one. He highlighted the change in approach to games, treating them as if they were playoff matches, a mentality that appears to be bringing positive results. The young athlete expressed his passion for victory and emphasized the need to continue working hard to achieve more triumphs.
When asked about the experience of facing LeBron James for the first time, Wembanyama revealed that, although he imagined it would be more special, the competition on the court made that aspect become secondary. He recognized LeBron’s greatness, but his focus was on defending and executing correct plays during the game.
In turn, LeBron James praised Victor Wembanyama’s skills and highlighted that he was not surprised by the young pivot’s talent. He reiterated his previous praise, describing Wembanyama as a special player with a variety of capabilities. The veteran athlete praised the San Antonio Spurs’ luck in having such an exceptional talent on their team. It is worth noting that LeBron had already called Wembanyama an “alien” before the start of the previous season, underlining his extraordinary view of the young player’s talent.