# Wembanyama Admits Struggles After Spurs Loss

> Wembanyama says he needs to play basketball he loves after Spurs' opening loss.
- Title: Wembanyama Admits Struggles After Spurs Loss · Newsweek
- Summary: Wembanyama says he needs to play basketball he loves after Spurs' opening loss. Wembanyama admitted he needs to rediscover his confidence after struggling…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/victor-wembanyama-makes-candid-admission-after-spurs-opening-loss-12603078
- Author: Bryan Colbert Jr.
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: victor wembanyama, spurs, oklahoma city thunder, nba, season opener, field goal percentage
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Wembanyama admitted he needs to rediscover his confidence after struggling with 12 points and 13 rebounds in Spurs' 116-104 loss to Thunder.