Victor Wembanyama seizes second chance to make a good first impression at NBA Summer League.
“In the past month, I think basketball wasn’t even 50% of my schedule,” Wembanyama said. “I couldn’t stand it. It’s a special moment in my life, but I’m glad it’s over, honestly. I just want to hoop, work out and lift. Every pick has to go through this. It just makes me better for the future.”
Wembanyama’s flair was back in full force against the Blazers, who tried to slow him down by fouling him repeatedly. His signature sequence came in the second quarter, when he blocked a shot on one end and finished the play with a dunk on the other. During crunchtime, he sported a Band-Aid on his face — the byproduct of the physical night — and sought to play hero with a running three-pointer that rimmed off in the closing seconds.
A big part of Popovich’s project will be refining his franchise player’s offensive role. Through two games, Wembanyama has thrived in transition, as a cutter and in isolation on the perimeter when he has had favorable matchups. Handling the ball in traffic and fighting through multiple defenders in the paint has led to turnovers and poor decisions.Article content
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