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By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
If he is aware of his luck, Victor Wembanyama confided his sadness at people’s remarks about his size. Having been accustomed to this for a long time, Rudy Gobert gave him some advice.
Even if he shines in the NBA and a grandiose future awaits him on and off the court, Victor Wembanyama would sometimes like to return to anonymity. With his 2m24 (with shoes) in everyday life, it is impossible for the Frenchman to remain incognito in France or in the streets of San Antonio, cap or not. He confided that he was quite embarrassed by all this in a recent interview.
Rudy Gobert honest on Victor Wembanyama
It must be said that the comments are pouring in for the fans and company. It’s not necessarily mean, but Wemby would like to be “like everyone else” at times. We imagine that he will get used to it over time, especially since Rudy Gobert got there on his side. In the show C à vous, broadcast on Friday, this is what the Wolves player shares with his compatriot.
Rudy Gobert on Victor Wembanyama : “I met him quite by chance when he was 13 years old. Well, I saw that he was going to become very big, but after that we lost touch a little. Three years later, I had the opportunity to see him again and see how much he had evolved. From that moment on, I saw… not only that he was going to be very big and that he was very talented, but especially his mentality. »
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“I was able to see his determination, his maturity at his young age. And after that, every year we were able to see each other again. We also have the same agent, so I tried to be the best example possible for him. It’s great to see the year he had in the NBA. Beyond expectations, to see the progression he has had, that he has managed to surpass expectations in his first season. »
“I think he feels good, even though he’s even bigger than me. Every human being is unique, and you have to appreciate what makes you unique. I think he realizes that it’s a gift more than a burden. That’s how he was born, I always found it positive, even if sometimes you want to walk in the street with your cap or your hoodie and go unnoticed, but that’s impossible. It’s part of who we are, and I think we have to take that as something positive. »
A rather nice piece of advice for Wembanyama, aware of how lucky he is. The two men will also have the opportunity to talk about the subject this summer with the French team, where their size will not be too much to beat the best nations at the Olympic Games.
For Rudy Gobert, his height and that of Victor Wembanyama are above all a gift. The Frenchman has learned to live with it and there is no doubt that his counterpart will succeed too. Unfortunately for them, returning to anonymity is not an option.
2024-06-22 19:00:00
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