
Victor Wembanyama, the young promising talent of the San Antonio Spurs, has shown a great desire to improve in all aspects of his game, striving to be a complete player. This summer, Wembanyama has worked intensely in various areas of his game, highlighting his training sessions with key figures like Jamal Crawford and Gregg Popovich.
During his time with Jamal Crawford, a legend in ball handling and jump shots, Wembanyama focused on perfecting his dribbling and his ability to hit three-pointers off the dribble, aiming to add new weapons to his offensive repertoire. Additionally, under the guidance of veteran coach Gregg Popovich, Wembanyama concentrated on mastering movements on the wings and the high post, known as "Nowitzki's points," a reference to the areas where the legendary Dirk Nowitzki used to score effortlessly. They also worked on pick-and-roll situations, both as a ball handler and as a screener, an area in which Popovich has emphasized the importance of versatility.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Wembanyama clearly expressed his philosophy and ambition:
“For me, it's the only solution,” Wembanyama said. “Expanding my game is not thinking twice when you want to do something crazy. I don't think I've had a single game where I've really applied everything. Not a single one. I want, eventually, to have a wide variety of tools that I have truly mastered. I don't want to have a role on the court. I don't want to be the shot blocker. I don't want to be the scorer. I don't want to be the playmaker. I want to be all of these at once”.
This mentality of not limiting oneself to a single role on the court is what sets Wembanyama apart as a special talent. His goal is to become a player capable of influencing all aspects of the game, without pigeonholing himself into a specific position or function.
Popovich also praised the young player's dedication during the summer, mentioning that Wembanyama worked with between eight and ten different coaches from the Spurs team, all focused on various aspects of his development.
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