No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama has decided not to play for France in this summer's FIBA World Cup and instead will focus on preparing for his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs and next year's Paris Olympics.

No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama has decided not to play for France in this summer’s FIBA World Cup and instead will focus on preparing for his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs and next year’s Paris Olympics.

  • yunggwailo@kbin.social
    2·
    2 years ago

    Its unfortunate but probably smartest bet for him. He cant afford any extra injury risk while trying to adapt to the NBA’s 82 game schedule