Victor Wimpanyama’s introduction experience began in the National Basketball Association’s summer league format. But after two games, the soft opening of the Wimpy Show may be drawing to a close in preparation for the world premiere.
Sources tell ESPN that the San Antonio Spurs have decided to allow their number one pick Sitting out from the rest of the competition In preparation for the NBA season. Good call by the team in terms of safety. We’ve seen the Summer League and other off-season leagues cause long-term injuries to promising prospects.
Last summer, Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren was injured at a CrawsOver Pro-Am event and missed his entire first season in the NBA. This year, Wimpanyama classmates and fellow first-rounders Scott Henderson and Amin Thompson have already struggled with their adjustments early in the tournament.
Although short-lived, Wimpanyama’s two-game stint told us a lot about what we can expect from the 19-year-old phenom.
Wembanyama’s summer matches were perfect
I’m not talking about results and stats. On the surface, it couldn’t be better for someone carrying a giant chip on their shoulder. As long as it is, the expectations for Mbanyama are much higher.
His mistake in the first match was a disappointment to most people, but it did one thing that could help him in the long run – remind people that he is human, very young and talented, but human. Someone who admitted that he felt lost on his first shift.
He had a 2-13 shooting performance in the winning effort against Charlotte and bounced back with a double-double (27 points and 12 rebounds) in the loss against Portland. Day and night in the period of two games. Nervous rookie and dominant first pick. for what it’s worth; He will start the season well with his performance on Sunday.
Early forecasts for Wembanyama’s rookie season
It’s certainly too early to tell, but based on what we’ve seen so far, Wimpanyama probably won’t be as dominant as some might expect in its first season. He will play games when he’s playing well and others when he’s away. We’ll see him ignited in the face of possible competition and moved by the elite top men of the biggest, most powerful NBA.
He might not even win Rookie of the Year – focus on strength – and I have no worries about that. Scott Henderson and Brandon Miller may be on top. But it is not how it begins but how it ends. Wimpanyama’s potential is at an all-time high, Tottenham’s system is proving effective, and his humility and talent will take him a long way.
Take this Summer League withdrawal as a sign of great things to come. He is a great talent surrounded by the right people.
- Posted on 07/10/2023 at 22:00 PM
- Last update on 07/10/2023 at 22:05 PM