Victor Wembanyamanumber 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft selected by the San Antonio Spurs, justified in the newspaper ‘L’Equipe’ his “irrevocable” decision of not play the World Cup with the France teamwhich takes place from August 25 to September 10 in Indonesia and the Philippines.
The French prodigy of 19 years and 2.23 m. explains Yann Ohnona that your decision has been “difficult” but “thought”and wanted to make it clear that he took it himself.
Wembanyama insists on the argument of the protection and construction of his body, for, he says, “I will be there for the France team for the next 10-15 years”.
“I made the decision to dedicate this summer to preparing my body for the many tests that await it in the coming years. And therefore to ignore the World Cup. It was a difficult decision, which required the opinion of many people. But I sincerely believe which is the best for the French team and for me,” argued Wembanyama, who is aiming for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Wembanyama explains the medical concerns that have led him to not play the World Cup with France
On his medical concerns, Wembanyama explains that “my body is like a prototype. I can’t base myself on people who look like me. So you need specific preparation, personalized anticipation. Nothing can be left to chance. There is a real risk of overload, and therefore injury, which could have repercussions on the rest. If I play the World Cup, resuming from last summer and going up to the Olympic Games, that would represent around 170 games in 24 months, without a real rest. It would not be realistic. in terms of development, nor prudent in terms of health”.
“With all objectivity, it is a coherent decision, even for the French team,” he said.
“Make up for lost time,” he warned his critics.
