Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the saying nowadays, but as far as San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is concerned, achieving long-term success might take following the exact opposite path.
If the San Antonio Spurs had miraculously won The NBA Finals in Victor Wembanyama's rookie season, he wouldn't have been able to partake in the champagne celebration.Sure, the circumstances would be much different in the instance that he was a world champion, but the sentiment remains the same: he's focused on being a leader.
Duncan, especially was a player for the 7-foot-4 rookie to learn from. He was the most recent big man to find success in San Antonio and someone who had ample interest in sticking around after his playing days were over. That leadership style made him stand out from other past Spurs greats."Tim Duncan was my vet when I was a rookie," the former Spur said in an interview with Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson.
May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Myck Kabongo is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility. / Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports There's already one way that Wembanyama draws similarity to Duncan. Sure, the rookie isn't afriad to celebrate, throw the ball in the air after games or into the crowd, but on the court, he's tuned into his game and his team.Advancing on the idea of showing over telling, Wembanyama was also a clear locker-room leader throughout the season. Despite San Antonio putting together a historic 18-game losing streak, he made sure to speak on behalf of his team.
They couldn't have been more wrong — though, for the record, not many people with actual merit ever pushed or suggested that narrative — and after Wembanyama and company secured two straight victories, the rookie made sure to let them know that himself.
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