# Wembanyama's Opening Night Struggle

> Victor Wembanyama admits his poor start to the season isn't the sport he enjoys.
- Title: Wembanyama's Opening Night Struggle · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Victor Wembanyama admits his poor start to the season isn't the sport he enjoys. Victor Wembanyama said his disappointing opening night performance against…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-opening-night-disappointment-spurs-thunder
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:11:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: victor wembanyama, san antonio spurs, oklahoma city thunder, shai gilgeous-alexander, chet holmgren, nba, opening night, 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.
## Key takeaway

Victor Wembanyama said his disappointing opening night performance against the Thunder isn't the sport he likes, urging him to play freely.