Victor Wembanyama On Being Called "The Greatest Prospect Ever"
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Our guest this week is none other than the upcoming #1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft (likely to the San Antonio Spurs), Victor Wembanyama. We get into so much with him but in this teaser, Wemby talks about the pressures that come with being named "The Greatest Prospect Ever."
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"I'm free in that universe..." -- What a line. Full interview drops tomorrow and it's so good. Subscribe if you haven't and we'll see you there.
lebron is right, victor is an alien..
Can’t wait. This guys brain is way deeper than I imagined
I have no idea what the hell anybody is saying here. Totems and the universe probably aren't the questions I'd ask a basketball player.🤔
That was so incredibly profound. I got chills. With a mindset like that anyone can be empowered to accomplish anything they decide to. Beautiful stuff.
JJ your question is too long plz make it less than 15 seconds
God, please let this kid have a career with minimal injury. What a gem! 🚀
Why bring up any injury at all I don't understand you people in this negative mindset. I know you're playing against it but I also see people saying the same thing why jinx it why have any inkling of that happening
@@29krazyk players over 7 feet are more injury prone and have shorter careers statistically and history shows it.
He's going to struggle to stay on the court with that frame
@@29krazykfacts don’t care about your feelings
if she start the first 3-4 years of his career injured then it's probably a tell-tell sign of whats to come cause you shouldn't be getting injured while your young but if he can stay healthy and improve year to year he's going to be scary
Basically he doesn’t feel pressure because the pressure being put on him because the pressure is simply related to basketball and he knows his life is bigger than basketball, I respect that 💪🏽
🔥🔥🔥
Similar to Jokic but what's more impressive is that he has all this pressure and huge expectations right at the start. Jokic had to work hard to earn everyone's respect and accolades. Both are still very likable though and I do hope future top draftees are like this and don't let the hype get into their head.
That and I think he really doesn’t care what people expect of him. Because with that comes the pressure of trying to live up to their expectations. Bring free is doing you regardless of what they want you to be.
@@WhizoRizup bro sounds like the exact opposite of kd in Some manners💀 also believe he feels no pressure because he believes in the amount of work he has put in his game so it comes easy to him. Players in the league should take note (cough cough ben simmons🤣) 3:20 !!!!!!
Thats the european mindset. In the States, people make these people stars, make them feel like gods. So much so, that theyll start to lose themselves.
Mind is sharp, attitude is perfect, seems incredibly mature for his age and talent is mind blowing, I can’t wait to see him play, and oh, by the way, JJ is by far, the best thing to happen to basketball media in a VERY long time! ❤
Sad to see him go when he becomes a coach eventually
Kenny Beacham is up there w/ JJ in my opinion
overseas they raise people properly most of the time
@nbafanboy1967 thinking so far ahead!
@@samwilson4597 Oh, it is changing. Believe me. But in Europe prospects are still taught that work ethic is the thing that separates you and not talent.
you can tell he’s one of the players who actually loves the game.
Just like Simmons
@@cameronpowe7257😂😂
na. he genuinely loves life. taking all of his tasks one by one to the maximum potential.
"He's reached enlightenment"
Best moment of this interview. Hope Victor has a long and prosperous and GREAT career in the NBA! He has his head on right and just seems so grounded and focused on the game, which seems to be a fleeting quality in NBA talent these days.
Wise beyond his years. Will absolutely be rooting for this kid's success not just in basketball but in life.
“kid” he’s an adult
thats what i love about foreign players they seem more mature than their age
@@joeyhernandez790819 ain’t much of an adult it’s just that they’re still young
@@joeyhernandez7908please stop being so dense
@mark-one6511 Yeah, Americans used to be like that, but a certain immoral, anti-education "culture" has become quite pervasive in American society. The even more unfortunate thing about that "culture", is Americans export it worldwide, and it makes the world hate Americans.
"I do what I can so I deserve what I get". I feel u bro. Looking forward to seeing u in the NBA
And in a city that isn’t a pit.
@@Kingfisher1215that pit has many hall of famers that don’t leave even after they retire. Guess you’ll have to watch him in a Spurs uni for next 15 years at least.
I got the feel after listening to him that he truly in his soul believes he will be great and everything in his life that has happened thus far is “just another part of the story.” He truly believes one day he will reach the pinnacle of basketball because that’s the place in the universe he was born to be in.
I appreciate and applaud his way of living life and I hope to see him achieve his goal.
It's not just that he believes he'll get there, but he understands the drive and work needed to get there, that's always the difference between the talented players and the great ones. How important is it to them to get better, to push themselves further. Hoping for the best for him.
I think your wrong on so many levels 😂
He literally said it's bigger than basketball. His philosophy is far more profound than that.
@@enkeltrik9330 Two things can be true. He is going to stand at the pinnacle of basketball because he knows he is free to do what he wants, whether its basketball or any facet of his life.
@@ImAviex He is so young and until now accomplished everything he wanted to.
I wasn't on the hypetrain at all. But i didn't know he was this smart, driven, focused and mature. He is PERFECT voor Pop in San Antonio. Gonna be fun to see.
Spurs are so lucky to come around to another big such as Wemby. Can't wait to see this man's progression.
Remarkable depth of conciousness for someone that young. It's gonna be a joy to watch him develop and express his creative flow on the court.
As a musician, the way that he answered the first question is what it's like whenever you really develop a proficiency for playing whatever your given instrument is. It's cool to hear somebody talk about basketball like that, or rather in such a way that I am really looking forward to watching
you ain't no musican bozo 😂😂
Agreed. It’s the best feeling ever.
@@Tribal_Sky75What's the problem little man?
Why so obnoxious?
Sport is a creative outlet too for some of us Basketball is his tool/instrument
I'd like to rewatch that Pixar movie now😉
Love the moment when JJ realizes that Wemby might be not only be a generational talent - which he has to prove and I hope he’ll do - but before all a bright and exceptionally smart guy.
😅😅😅 doubt it
Yeah! You white folks always seems to think you all are the smartest ones in the room.
@@ishaguirre7842?
What a special human. A breath of fresh air. We get so attuned to American culture that when we see Giannis, Jokic and now Victor, it's a real shock to the ideology.
He has a 30 year old mindset, very well spoken, and very mature for his age. Perfect fit for the spurs I mean perfect fit for him.
He got the class, the charisma, the talk and the skills to back it all up. Can’t wait to see you Wemby
First time hearing this kid talk and his mentality is what should scare teams in the NBA the most. His skills and body type are just other things they’ll struggle to combat. Wemby we welcome you to the league!
I pray that Wembanyama stays injury free and get to inspire people through his hard work and love for the game.
Yeah with pop💪
Just bulk up like Giannis and he is set!
@@MLGDouglas bulk up like giannis and he will be injured,don t work like that
He has a great mindset. I feel like even if he struggles. he will definitely learn and get better. To me he feels like a student of the game which will get him far ahead in his career.
He will be the biggest flop of all time Mark my words
@@Pandemonium95 ???
@@Phoresight This hype merchant wont even be better than Ayton
@@Pandemonium95 Only if injuries become an issue.
@@rlh12345 Even if he stays healthy. Its easy to pad your stats on the worst team in farmer league he cant shoot skinny low ball iq takes bad shots etc. Spurs will trade him and flecce some team next season
Wembanyama just maxed out every stat there is, huh? Height, skills, charisma, enlightenment...everything. This is gonna be great
Love this kid! Hope he has a long and successful career.
Victor seems to have already some deep philosophical view on how to live his life.. Quite impressive considering his young age 😮
It's being French. They still have public philosophy as part of the Public discourse. Meanwhile? We have Fox, MSNBC and Rogan.
@@LaurentCourtinesThat’s a small part of it. It’s almost exclusively due to the fact that he’s obviously of significantly above average intelligence and clearly had parents that have done a great job raising him.
@@georgepoly4842wow that’s surprising
@@86Sentrawhy?
@@georgepoly4842 idk man it does seem like french teens (by and large) tend to be more mature in there philo / political perspectives
French American here. This man reminds of Kylian M'bappé when he was 16 at Monaco. It's crazy how they think the same way about sports and being great. What a time for my country in sports. Super proud!
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Yes I was also thinking about Mbappe throughout this interview. Both are generational talent
ewww french ppl
both super intelligent and mature! Man France already has best player in the world in soccer and Rugby, maybe soon in Basketball ... tennis next?!
The french do black people dirty though
JJ talking about the totem had me dead bro 😂 Wemby had great responses
That young man is living in his purpose and his mindset will take him very far! Excited to witness this
First interview I've seen with him. Pretty impressive. I appreciate jjs career. Love the show!
Love that we can get an unfiltered, genuine interview with Wemby. Thanks JJ
Every so often the universe gifts the world a figure that embodies the spirit in all that they do. I find it no coincidence that he’s so articulate and just as skilled on the court. He’s definitely made sure he deserves the spotlight he’s receiving. I feel God uses those who can handle the fame to truly bring forth and embody a message that will resonate with everyone deeply. JJ was shook and Wemby hasn’t even stepped foot on an NBA court yet haha, literally one of a kind guy. He’ll be a spectacle to watch and I can’t wait to be a witness. God bless him and his career!🙏
not even religious but that was beautiful
Wise beyond his years, his talent is obvious but his mentality will be the reason no one can ever rob him of his gifts on and off the court. This is going to be a really special season I got a feeling.
JJ: “So what grounds you?”
Wemby: “You ever have an existential crisis?”
His maturity and how he articulates himself is incredibly impressive for his age
English isnt even his first language which makes it all the more impressive and he’s a teenager still. Insane
Dude could bust me open speaking French too
@@bza2354ayoooo👀
@@bza2354 brodi
This kid will achieve great
Things, basketball or no basketball. What a mind. Rooting for him❤️
Interesting part of the interview though have heard him interviewed in France.
He puts on a hell of a lot of work and has been through a lot, just in the last year going from ASVEL to Mets92 a team that isn't going to survive because of money problems and won't be in the french league next season.
Everything has been prepared around Wenbenyama for the NBA and he knows it with an enormous amount of pressure on him to perform.
After years of preperation I think he knows he's arrived at a new milestone with new pressure beginning to start as all eyes will be on him when the NBA season gets under way. That's going to be another challenge, the biggest he's faced. Nothing but greatness will be asked of him and from game 1.
JJ running away from the competition with this interview. You stuntin' on em now JJ. Lmao.
Can’t wait for this young man to have an incredible career in a Silver and Black Jersey 🤩 Sky the limit with this kid cuz he’s confidence is truly remarkable.
This kids gonna be the 🐐. He gets it already.
This is beautiful! Crazy wisdom at that age
What an amazing mindset and confidence without being cocky. Like what my god what a prospect of a human nevermind a basketball player
It sounds like really understands, and practices self belief, ambition attainment, and goal setting. It's insane what a human can do when they TRULY put their mind and body to a task, I'm not sure if knows about karmaic systems and all of that, but you can tell by how he speaks that he's on that wave, intentionally or not. That line about him deserving it said it all for me... This kid is going to be great.
JJ : “ Eph man …. I wish I was free in the universe . “
Vic : YOU ARE
He's a matured man, congrats to the spurs they are a match made in heaven.
Its gotta be tough when even the people involved in your profession are awe struck by your abilities. I’m glad dude is going to the Spurs, seems like a really sweet and humble guy and they will be a grounding force for him. Hope he can build a solid relationship with Pop and Tim and that they stay in his ear throughout a long and fruitful career 🤞🏻🙏🏻💯
Wow this kids mind is even more impressive than his length and talent. Cant wait to see him play. Legend in the making!
Love this kid!! Can’t wait to see him out and around the city!!! 🔥🙏
This guy is actually beyond the capabilities of a created player in 2K. JUST UNREAL ‼️
if he ends up succeeding in the league or not i think he's already achieved things that others havent. and that makes him special. truly one of one
"I do everything I can, so I deserve what I get" god damn that's good
I pray that wemby stays injury free and get to inspire people through his hard work and love for the game
I am just in awe but this young man’s answers. To already have such an understanding of what truly matters in the world at such a young age. Will be hoping for good health and success in this next stage of his life. JJ’s reaction was the same as my own.. wise beyond his years. Can’t wait for the rest to come out !
This 19 year old kid is alluding to his drive and his purpose being self-actualization itself 🤯. Wholeness itself. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an athlete with such deep motivations. In my experience, he seems like someone who witnesses life, listens and questions it. He doesn’t try to bend his world around him. Instead he extends himself out and influences the world around him. I don’t exactly know how, but he’s going to have an impact on a lot of people’s lives.
That boy is hugge. 😂 what a smart thinker. Seems like the mindset of a winner. Hope he manages to handle the pressure the media will 100 percent give him and plays well. Wish nothing but success to athletes man.
Duuudddeee. Can’t wait for this full episode. The kid is just amazing. Regardless of how good he will be, he is just different. As basketball fans we NEED him to hold up and not get injured. We need this star in the game we love. Damn it this is going to be amazing to watch.
he is incredibly well spoken for his age
And in his second language. Not an easy thing to do. Seems smart and extremely focused which combined with his physique and skills should mean he's gonna be great. I think his development could be more in line with Jokic as opposed to someone like Lebron who was a superstar straight away. Think Wemby could take a while before he's posting monster stats, but over time like Jokic he'll learn how to make his team win and influence games in a big way.
@@aaronkeane2336 definitely! he is very fluent in english, shows his intellect. i completely agree with you about his game, it's only a matter of time before his potential is unlocked. i myself am a spurs fan so im super excited!!!
@@op2k725I'm so happy for Spurs fans. Classy organisation that has been the gold standard for such a long time. I'm Australian, so I don't have any home-city bias in the NBA.... and for me, the Spurs organisation "deserves" to get a talent like Wemby more than any other team.
"Establish myself in the universe"...goals... i just became a fan.
"He has reached enlightment already " 🙌🙏❤best line & jj redick knows this kid gonna be speacial
JJ wanted to keep the spiritual talk flowing 😂 love it.
Wemby was basically calling out players like Ben Simmons with the mentality. And that’s why I can’t wait for him to play in the nba. He knows you gotta put your all in mentally and physically
If Ben had 1/100th the mindset of Wemby he'd have a ring by now
@@jerm_ he’d be at least top 5pg in the league for sure
He’s in touch with his soul. Gotta love it 💎
"I wish i was free in the universe" "you are". Wiser words were not spoken
I'm so happy we got him. Praying for him to have a long and great career as a Spur. ❤
Man I can’t even imagine the level of pressure thats weighing down on him being so hyped up and the eventual/speculated 1st overall pick. I truly hope he comes into the league and rises to the level of everybody expectations and then some.
Bro that was deep ngl he on another level
Every Spurs fans are reaching the ecstasy after this clip. Talking about perfect fit for San Antonio, My god!!!!
This man is gonna go down as one of the players of all time
Yea man for sure
This comment formula was funny the first 500 times I saw it
hasn't played a single game in the NBA, come on
Joke went right over y’alls head lol
Cant wait to see this young man play. Thank you JJ always great content!
he seems super wise and knows what he wants to do in the league , his super mature.
Damn he cool bro not phased by the pressure but also not a over cocky guy great balance
Hope this kid turns out man! Not just for the culture but because he seems like a great guy
5:40, what he said was how I’ve felt my whole life, I’ve always been told I’m more mature than my age, I totally get where he’s coming from and you always feel different because of that, he’s probably an old soul. He’s got a great personality.
He is a special talent. Can't wait to see him play ! 👍👍👍
A great player and seems like a great young man as well. Hoping for an injury free career
Y’all don’t understand the potential this kid has as a human. Bigger than basketball. Literally.
Legendary interview
Even with the hype I didn’t fully believe in him until I just heard him talk. He seems like a truly great kid and I am happy for him. I am looking forward to following his career.
Kylian Mbappe won a World Cup for France at 18 and scored 3 goals in the final to nearly get them a second at the age of 22. Wemby has a great compatriot who reached super stardom at a similar age. Having someone like like him to help prepare for the fame and pressure could be a great help to Wemby. By the sounds of it though, he’s already got the best possible mindset
France is a 65 million persons country.
You talked like the are from the same Village
@@WalterModel45Well obviously he means as a fellow country man, he feels as though they’re kindred spirits in their respective sports. That was a very weird strawman you put up. Go eat a cookie and come back when you’re feeling well.
@@WalterModel45they both from the same city
@@WalterModel45 Victor and Kylian both live in a little french village called Lutetia.
I went to see Victor at a game and Kylian was there, so yeah they probably met and know each others.
@@boogy1033 They are from cities close from Paris, like less than 30 kilometers away.
this dude has a great perspective and i sincerely hope that he can keep that mentality throughout his career. Hate to say it but i would bet that a lot of pre draft young men have similiar thought processes before they get into the league. Fingers crossed he gets hit with that reality check and is still able to keep this perspective because if he can, there is nothing stopping this man from becoming the GOAT when he's all said and done. Mental is more important than physical in sports. He seems to have the mental and he clearly won the lottery with the physical. High hopes for this young man!
This kid is going to change alot about basketball. Not just basketball probably all sports.
He already has a vet mindset, still way more growing but damn👀
He seems like he’s got a good mindset and he’s got the skills and body to be a superstar. Let’s hope he stays healthy.
I swear the better not get ruined to injury, this kid could be so special. I’m gonna be rooting for him and Pop is the perfect coach to help him grow.
the sky is the limit with this guy i see a megastar star in the making and he is so young wow imagine how he is going to be in his later years
This is amazing JJ, speechless!
JJ we need more of this get those boys from OKC they have the same maturity & mindset Wemby has especially SGA, Chet, JDub & Giddey wish you could bring them in and have this kind of segment too would love to hear their thoughts
Agreed. Every one of the dudes you named is intelligent and articulate. They would be great interviews for JJ.... either individually, or as a group.
Giddey in particular, is highly intelligent and insanely mature, thoughtful, and articulate for such a young player. Make it happen JJ!
I am so happy he will land on S. A. Spurs, i can’t imagine a better coach for him. The boy is pure diamond, not only because of his basket talent and skills but from his skills and talents as a human being. Comparison with guys like J. Morant or Zion is inevitable to me…
LeBron is the best coach in the NBA.
@@24KLuxury and best manager together with Mike lol
Amazing mindset I gained a lot from this interview so far can’t wait for more.
Highly impressed with this kid. Just as a person he seems great.
I could be wrong, but I'm struggling to see this guy toting guns in IG streams, refusing to play for long periods of time, struggling to manage his health as a professional, or getting into arguments with reporters. Because that would just be noise getting in the way of trying to win.
jj "i wish i was free in the universe"
victor "you are"
Well spoken young man, even though he has the size to be two dads for me.
He's gonna have his struggles but this kid is special in the heart and mind. Maybe he will be the greatest, maybe he will get injured. In any case, I'm happy that this young person, in spite of the tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders, will be mentally okay and will leave a mark on the league and this world in general.
@JJ no idea if you ever read this, but the way Wemby has the potential to be one of the greats, your new or second career has opened a path for you yourself, to be one of the greats as far as basketball media people go, I think.
man this dudes personality is identical to my lil brother. talent walks doesn't need to talk
Very wise man!! Can’t wait for him to live his dream and be his true self
Prayge no injuries for this young king
Kid is 19! Looking forward to the pinnacle of his NBA career, May be the best we seen in a long time
Great interview, as always JJ! As a 5`7 myself, I can confidently say that you look like a band adult next to Wemby 😂
Eat eat and build Dat muscle my Boi stay strong and show them y u here wemby
He has such a Mamba mindset. It is amazing.
He is extremely mature for his age. Mentally he is light years ahead most young american NBA players. That is sooo important. I have so many thoughts that I can't put into this comment but he is very special, not only physically and talent-wise but mentally as well. The social media world did possibly make it harder for young athletes, but it also simply filtered out those not mentally focused and resilient enough to ignore the noise.