San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama faces criticism for poor performance in summer league opener against Charlotte
Posted : 08 July 2023
Victor Wembanyama's debut for San Antonio didn't go as planned, leading to criticism of his performance. The French center, who was the No. 9 pick in the draft, struggled on the court and expressed his lack of understanding of the game.
In the team's summer league opener against Charlotte, Wembanyama scored only 2 points on 13 field goal attempts, shooting a mere 2 percent.
Fans were eager to see Wembanyama face off against Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the draft for the Hornets. While Miller had a better performance with 16 points and 11 rebounds, he also struggled with his shooting.
Notably, Miller made defensive moves that caused Wembanyama to stumble and successfully stole the ball from him.
Sarcastic comments flooded social media, mocking Wembanyama's stats and the high expectations associated with him. Despite his offensive struggles, Wembanyama showcased his defensive skills with 5 blocks.
Additionally, a dunk by Charlotte's Kai Jones over Wembanyama gained attention on social media. Comparisons were drawn between Wembanyama's debut and the impressive performances of Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren from last year's draft.
The incident involving Britney Spears and Wembanyama's security guard also made headlines. A video of Spears scoring a lay-up was shared, juxtaposing it with Wembanyama's struggles on the court.
Reflecting on his debut, Wembanyama expressed his honor in wearing the San Antonio jersey but admitted his lack of understanding during the game. He hopes to learn from this experience and continue preparing for the upcoming season.
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