Victor Wembanyama only played two games in the NBA’s Summer League before the Spurs opted to shut him down, but the 2023 No. 1 pick already started to pick up on some notable differences between the American game and the style of European basketball.
Among the most significant variations: the physicality.
Speaking after his stellar second appearance in Las Vegas that saw him score 27 points and grab 12 rebounds, Wembanyama was asked to describe what he’d noticed in his brief time playing in NBA-style games. The rookie gave a detailed answer, notably pointing out that he didn’t think the game was as physical as it was in Europe.
