The cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs franchise, Victor Wembanyama, expressed on Thursday how well he and the team’s management aligned with their long-term goals of winning an NBA title.
Wembanyama stated, “I feel like there is no internal conflict, there are no fights between us, so it is good.” “It’s the best course of action going forward.”
Wembanyama characterized his connection with the Spurs’ management as great despite the team’s 15-55 record through 70 games, even though it is evident that the team wants to compete at the highest level. He referred to the group as the greatest in the NBA and stated that he had complete faith in them.
“I couldn’t ask for better,” Wembanyama said. “Of course, my job is to be on the court and make baskets, but the fact that we work together, it is the best for both our developments.”
The discussion about Wembanyama’s collaboration with general manager Brian Wright and the team’s strategy for reconstruction surfaced after the 20-year-old Frenchman indicated last weekend in Austin his growing role in planning for the team’s future.
Wembanyama stressed the value of open communication when asked how he would support the Spurs’ strategy for improving their roster through trades, drafts, and free agency.
“Obviously, there is a lot of communication with the coaches and front office to know where we are comfortable and uncomfortable with each other in the game, as well as what kind of pieces we would need to add,” Wembanyama remarked.
“So it is a lot of discussion because, at the end of the day, the GM and the front office know their job, and they can do almost anything with what we got today,” Wembanyama continued. “But it’s a matter of how well they understand us, the players and the coaches, about where we want to go and how we want to develop.”
Wembanyama, recognizing his pivotal role and leadership in shaping the team’s destiny, insists on maintaining his lane while being open to consultations, especially regarding French draft prospects.
“I’m ready to be involved, to collaborate, to give, and to help in any way I can,” Wembanyama said.
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