The opportunity to learn from the NBA's all-time winningest coach is 'one of the reasons that make this place the best place,' the rookie star said.
Some NBA players view practice as a necessary evil. Not the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama. He embraces it. 'It's how I try to live my life,' he said. 'I won't do anything halfway. If I have to do it, I'll be the best at it.' The leading candidate for NBA rookie of the year participated in an hour-long practice Thursday.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox 'Very much,' the 20-year-old Frenchman said when asked how much he enjoys his sessions with Popovich. 'It's pretty precious and one of the reasons that make this place the best place,' Wembanyama said of learning from the NBA's all-time winningest coach. 'Also, I think I've added something out of every single one of these. Whenever I talk with the coach, I add something every time.
Wembanyama's Defensive Player of the Year campaign picking up steam 'Devonte’ commands such respect,' Popovich said. 'He comes out every day whether at shootaround or practice or whatever we might be doing and is in the middle of everything, upbeat.' Said Spurs guard Devin Vassell, 'He keeps that locker room steady. He is always talking to us. He is not playing as much as he wants to, but he always has a smile on his face, is always encouraging and uplifting.
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