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Victor Wembanyama Shares Key Lesson Learned from Gregg Popovich

Victor Wembanyama Shares Key Lesson Learned from Gregg Popovich
World Sports · 17:08:21 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has revealed the most important lesson he has learned from head coach Gregg Popovich, according to a report published Monday.

The French rookie, selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, discussed his relationship with the five-time championship-winning coach during his early professional career.

Wembanyama, 20, has frequently credited Popovich's guidance for his rapid adaptation to the NBA game since joining the Spurs.

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