Victor Wembayanma has at all times made it clear that he idolizes and fashions his sport after Kevin Durant. Each are lengthy, slender, and clean gamers for his or her top, and although Wemby already has not less than 5 inches (and probably counting) on his idol, it’s simple to see why he would wish to mannequin his sport after the Slim Reaper, particularly on offense.
Wemby received an early probability to match up in opposition to Durant in two thrilling, upset victories in opposition to the Phoenix Suns within the first week of his rookie season, however their most up-to-date match-up didn’t go was effectively. Principally because of late taking pictures heroics from Steph Curry, France was unable to stun the USA within the gold medal sport regardless of a stellar efficiency from Wemby, who may very well be seen getting consoled by none apart from Durant afterwards.
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In a latest interview with M6 Data, Wemby defined what was mentioned.
“He turned my favourite childhood participant… I made it clear that I wished to be taught from him [and] maybe solely steal 1 or 2 of his secret methods.”
Victor Wembanyama on his dialog with Kevin Durant after the gold medal sport
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 15, 2024
Clearly that is my private childhood favourite. He turn out to be my favourite participant, and right here it’s. There was this basic one-on-one second for encouragement and congratulations for one another, and I made it clear to him that I wished to be taught from him and maybe solely steal one or two of his secret methods.
Clearly the 2 respect one another, and Durant has at all times had nothing however good issues to say about Wemby in return. Again throughout the All-Star break, when requested what Wemby’s potential is, Durant responded that he has the power to attain something he needs and admitted he’s blissful he’s nearing retirement so he doesn’t must take care of no matter peak Wemby will appear to be.
“He can obtain something he needs on this sport. He’s solely getting extra snug as time goes on. Fortunately I’m on my method out so I gained’t must take care of it an excessive amount of.”
Kevin Durant on Victor Wembanyama’s future within the league. pic.twitter.com/vzxu87M0dT
— Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) February 17, 2024
At 35 and comparatively wholesome, Durant in all probability has just a few extra years left within the tank, which is able to give Wemby much more time to play in opposition to him, research, be taught and develop. He nonetheless has loads of methods he can enhance, particularly on offense, and it’s exhausting to think about a greater modern-day famous person for him to mannequin his sport after. And who is aware of? They may even get some follow time collectively if not this offseason, then maybe subsequent yr when worldwide ball shall be on hiatus (not less than for the A groups).
