The French National Team has made a name for itself on the international stage through their long, deep ties and the advantages that such an approach to team building provides. So when rising star San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama found himself joining Team France for the 2024 Paris Olympics, he knew that it was going to be a challenge to fit in to that long-established system.
“It’s about taking everything that’s given to me and communicating a lot with my teammates,” said Wembanyama in a recent interview with the Athletic’s Sam Amick. “You know, it’s about sacrifices, I’d say.”
“We’re all here for a purpose,” he added. “We’re all ready to give our spot to the next guy. So this is what it’s about.”
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“The guys here who have played together for a long time,” explained Wemby. “I mean, I think Nic (Batum) and the coach have known each other, have played together for the first time 20 years ago.”
“So they know each other, and I like the way they’ve tried to install me in the system.”
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