From Newsweek · Bryan Colbert Jr. · · 50s
Wembanyama Admits Struggles After Spurs Loss
Wembanyama says he needs to play basketball he loves after Spurs' opening loss.
In brief
Wembanyama says he needs to play basketball he loves after Spurs' opening loss. Wembanyama admitted he needs to rediscover his confidence after struggling with 12 points and 13 rebounds in Spurs' 116-104 loss to Thunder. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Wembanyama's Performance
Wembanyama scored 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks but missed 12 shots in Spurs' 116-104 loss to Thunder.
“I need to go back to playing the basketball I like, this is not the sport I like right here.”
Wembanyama's Struggle
Wembanyama missed his first 12 shots before scoring on an alley-oop from De'Aaron Fox as third quarter ended.
Wembanyama's Confidence
Wembanyama said he might be overthinking his game and needs to think less to regain confidence.
“I might be overthinking it, I don't need to do more. I need to think less probably.”
Spurs' Response
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said everyone struggled equally, and Wembanyama's field goal percentage will stand out.
The key point
Wembanyama admitted he needs to rediscover his confidence after struggling with 12 points and 13 rebounds in Spurs' 116-104 loss to Thunder.
