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Wembanyama's Opening Night Struggle
Victor Wembanyama admits his poor start to the season isn't the sport he enjoys.
In brief
Victor Wembanyama admits his poor start to the season isn't the sport he enjoys. Victor Wembanyama said his disappointing opening night performance against the Thunder isn't the sport he likes, urging him to play freely. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Spurs lose opening game
The San Antonio Spurs lost 116-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their season opener.
Wembanyama's poor shooting
Wembanyama shot 1 of 13 from the field and scored 12 points in the loss.
Wembanyama's quote
Wembanyama said, 'This is not the sport I like right here.'
“I feel like it's obvious for me. I need to go back to playing the basketball I like. This is not the sport I like right here.”
Wembanyama's mindset
Wembanyama said he needs to play freely and not overthink his performance.
“I might be overthinking it, and I feel like it's a chance for me that what I have to do is really let go.”
Next game against Thunder
The Spurs face the Thunder again on February 11 for their next matchup.
Here's the gist
Victor Wembanyama said his disappointing opening night performance against the Thunder isn't the sport he likes, urging him to play freely.
