Victor Wembanyama, Gregg Popovich and Tony ParkerNBA (DR)
Hit in the ankle several times in December, Victor Wembanyama is limited by the Spurs medical staff. An understandable decision, although the player is a little frustrated. Maybe Tony Parker can give him some advice…
Exceptional in the last matches, including the one against the Bucks, Victor Wembanyama nevertheless does all that with a minutes restriction. No more than 25 for the Spurs star, who must have a new MRI in the coming weeks to monitor the condition of his ankle. Depending on the results, the medical staff will decide whether or not to continue its limitation. Impossible to know more at the moment.
The brilliant video between Popovich and Parker that resurfaces
Unsurprisingly, Spurs are taking every possible precaution to preserve Wemby. There is no question of aggravating his ankle injury and losing him for several weeks, especially since he needs to play for his rookie campaign. Despite this, Wemby did not hide a certain frustration with this decision. However, he must get used to it, since the Spurs have always operated like this.
Victor Wembanyama when he’s 29 years old
Via: @BleacherReport
pic.twitter.com/TeRzzXCOjW— PJ Hoops (@RealPjHoops)
January 6, 2024
Victor Wembanyama when he turns 29
Gregg Popovich: “(If) you play the whole quarter, it will be 29 minutes. »
Tony Parker: “But I’m fine. I haven’t played for 3 days Pop, I’m 29 years old. »
Popovich: “Go back there. »
In this sequence dating from the 2012 playoffs, Parker already had to fight to stay on the floor, with a Popovich who did not want to take risks with his players. In his defense, the Spurs had a large lead against the Jazz at that time, which explains the coach’s attitude.
Will Wemby have to prepare for this while he remains at Spurs? Probably, at least as long as Gregg Popovich is around. This isn’t necessarily bad news, with a team willing to do anything to keep Victor healthy.
29 ? They’re doing it now to him lol
— jay (@jayjay1795) January 6, 2024
29 years ? They’re already doing it right now lol
For the Spurs, the priority is the health of the players. Tony Parker can confirm this at the time, as can Victor Wembanyama today. Let’s just hope the interior continues to take it well.
