Victor Wembanyama On His Rookie Season, Learning From KD, and His All-Time Great Potential
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The Ringer's NBA Draft Show
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The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor is joined by Victor Wembanyama, fresh off his phenomenal rookie season with the Spurs. They discuss all things from his first year in the NBA, from getting his name called on draft day to the Spurs' 18-game losing streak, his relationship with Gregg Popovich, and what he plans to work on during the offseason. The potential Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year also shares what lessons he’s learned throughout the season, what moves he would want to steal from other players, expectations for next season, why he feels immune to all the distractions, and so much more. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Victor Wembanyama Editor: Drew Van Steenbergen Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Jack Wilson, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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