Victor Wembanyama Mega-Thread - For all your Wembanyama needs!

docholliday99 · Post #1561 » by **docholliday99** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:15 pm

Pachinko_ wrote:
Indomitable wrote:He was 20 in one and about 26 in the other.

It's true, I looked but just couldn't find a good photo. Are you a bulls fan? Do you recall how quickly he put on weight in America or is my memory playing tricks on me? I do remember the discussions for sure.

I grew up in the 80's watching the Lakers and Celtics but came to love basketball while watching the Bulls in the 90's - like most my age lol. Toni was a 6-10, 195-200 lb SF for the Bulls during their second threepeat, he dominated Europe before coming over when he was 25. He played some PF but didn't really switch over till about 33-34 yo. I don't recall this weight gain till he hit his 30's but then, don't we all have that problem :lol:

Post #1562 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:27 am

This entire series released throughout the year commemorating our 50th Anniversary season is exceptional.

The final episode features a lot of our young group, including Wemby:

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OzzyOzz · Post #1563 » by **OzzyOzz** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:02 pm

People: Victor Wembanyama needs to gain more muscle.

Victor:

rk2023 · Post #1564 » by **rk2023** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:55 am

OzzyOzz wrote:People: Victor Wembanyama needs to gain more muscle.

Victor:

Seems like he’s still got ways to go as the post could be affected by angle, lighting, so on. Seems as if he’s on the right track though

sisibilio · Post #1565 » by **sisibilio** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:39 pm

cam24thomas wrote:BTW why is Wembanyama only 209 pounds? I heard he was stronger than others of such heights, but 209 pounds is bizarrely light.
Yao Ming was 310 pounds!

Yao had oak trunks for legs

DwayneSchintzus · Post #1566 » by **DwayneSchintzus** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:10 pm

Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

Roy T · Post #1567 » by **Roy T** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:41 am

DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

The french would of won it all easily with Wembanyama

Jzh · Post #1568 » by **Jzh** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:31 pm

Roy T wrote:
DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

The french would of won it all easily with Wembanyama

Or not since the problem is the coaching staff who is clueless and has been for years. No proper playmaker in the team, no leadership, Wemby at the current stage of his career would not have changed a thing.

manou · Post #1569 » by **manou** » Thu Sep 7, 2023 2:03 pm

DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

As a french myself, I'm glad he skipped this summer honestly.
For France, for sure it was a disaster, many players weren't there, we had no pgs, we didn't call Huerter because he plays in Russia league (drawing severe criticism from Batum on the french federation), etc...

Anyway, it's ALL about next year : the olympics are taking place in Paris.
Now if he were to skip next summer, that'd be an enormous surprise and a PR disaster.

DwayneSchintzus · Post #1570 » by **DwayneSchintzus** » Thu Sep 7, 2023 2:25 pm

manou wrote:
DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

As a french myself, I'm glad he skipped this summer honestly.
For France, for sure it was a disaster, many players weren't there, we had no pgs, we didn't call Huerter because he plays in Russia league (drawing severe criticism from Batum on the french federation), etc...

Anyway, it's ALL about next year : the olympics are taking place in Paris.
Now if he were to skip next summer, that'd be an enormous surprise and a PR disaster.

Totally agree, I have been a Spurs fan since the 80s and totally get the international team commitments, it doesn't bother me at all. I would always root for Argentina and France against the USA anyway bc I'm a Spurs fan first haha.

Next summer will be a special moment for France and Victor with the Olympics in Paris. Hopefully he has a great season and is coming off a ROY award.

rk2023 · Post #1571 » by **rk2023** » Thu Sep 7, 2023 6:41 pm

Curious if anybody seems some standouts thusfar in the 2024 draft. Yesterday was a fun game with GLI vs. Perth. I think Alex Sarr and Ron Holland in particular impressed me.

tekkon · Post #1572 » by **tekkon** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:42 pm

He's one flexible kid

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Kurtz · Post #1573 » by **Kurtz** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:39 am

tekkon wrote:He's one flexible kid

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Am I crazy, or is that not a really great sign for his future durability?

I'm not sure how many 7 footers in the NBA could do that. Probably none...

Blame Rasho · Post #1574 » by **Blame Rasho** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:16 am

I am scared he will end up like Ralph Sampson with injuries.

Ferulci · Post #1575 » by **Ferulci** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:00 am

Kurtz wrote:
tekkon wrote:He's one flexible kid

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Am I crazy, or is that not a really great sign for his future durability?

I'm not sure how many 7 footers in the NBA could do that. Probably none...

Yoga did wonders for KAJ.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xs-4i_zo6UM
And he was very flexible as well

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Phreak50 · Post #1576 » by **Phreak50** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:02 pm

Roy T wrote:The french would of won it all easily with Wembanyama

docholliday99 · Post #1577 » by **docholliday99** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:40 pm

Roy T wrote:
DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

The french would of won it all easily with Wembanyama

probably not, but France's frontcourt future is ridiculous, with Wemby and Sarr, their games should pair up well. Back to back French #1 picks(?)...would make history.

Watch on YouTube

;ab_channel=NationalBasketballLeague

Pachinko_ · Post #1578 » by **Pachinko_** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:09 pm

docholliday99 wrote:
Roy T wrote:
DwayneSchintzus wrote:Anyone else glad that Wemby didn't waste his time with the French FIBA team this summer? They're out after 2 games.

I'm happy to see the pics of him training and getting runs in with the Spurs.

The french would of won it all easily with Wembanyama

probably not, but France's frontcourt future is ridiculous, with Wemby and Sarr, their games should pair up well. Back to back French #1 picks(?)...would make history.

Watch on YouTube
;ab_channel=NationalBasketballLeague

Ehhh this is just the Ignite, look at the state of their D lol

I watched Sarr a lot this summer, he played 22mins a game for the U19 France team, and averaged 7 points 6 rebounds with 45% shooting. I'd call him *maybe* their 3rd best player, Ajinca and Perrin were easily better. He doesnt really have a game on offense, and he needs to get one ASAP because tall and athletic guys are a dime a dozen in the NBA.

GSWFan1994 · Post #1579 » by **GSWFan1994** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:18 pm

Stretching is amazing for your long term health.

Saved my life roughly 20 years ago, when I was in a bad physical condition after 2 surgeries.

I keep doing my daily 10 minutes stretch exercises up till today.

Voltron914 · Post #1580 » by **Voltron914** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:07 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:Stretching is amazing for your long term health.

Saved my life roughly 20 years ago, when I was in a bad physical condition after 2 surgeries.

I keep doing my daily 10 minutes stretch exercises up till today.

i need to stretch more as i get older. do you have a video link of of your type of routine?