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• Date : 01 Jul 2023

In his debut practice with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Victor Wembanyama, the highly anticipated top NBA Draft pick, expressed his positive sentiments and enthusiasm. The 19-year-old French prodigy, widely regarded as the most promising NBA prospect since the legendary LeBron James, felt great about his experience and was thrilled by the warm reception he received from his new teammates. This encouraging welcome has fueled his excitement for the upcoming Summer League games, which commence next week."Felt really good," Wembanyama told reporters after the workout. "I had a warm welcome with the guys and I just can't wait." spurs (@spurs) Standing at an impressive 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters), Wembanyama, the talented center, will unite with the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas for their upcoming matches. On the agenda are clashes against the Charlotte Hornets next Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on July 9.This presents an exciting opportunity for Wembanyama, as he will directly face off against fellow top picks. The second overall pick, Brandon Miller from the Charlotte Hornets, and the third selection, Scoot Henderson from the Portland Trail Blazers, will be his adversaries on the court.Anticipating his role in Las Vegas, Wembanyama revealed his expectations to participate in one or two games during the upcoming stint.Following his recent journey to the finals of the French league, which concluded earlier this month, Victor Wembanyama has made the decision to forgo participating in the Basketball World Cup for France, scheduled for later this year. spurs (@spurs) Reflecting on his experience, Wembanyama expressed an elevated level of satisfaction with his choice to join the San Antonio Spurs. His positive sentiment was reinforced after spending valuable time on the court alongside his new teammates, further solidifying his belief in the Spurs' selection of him."I was told beforehand there was a good dynamic with the team on and off the court and I started to feel it already," Wembanyama said."It just makes me even more certain that this is a good environment."Wembanyama is just getting to know Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the 74-year-old Hall of Fame legend who is the longest-tenured head coach in American sports after guiding the Spurs since 1996."I thought I would experience the yelling a bit earlier, but I haven't yet," Wembanyama said.Popovich, a five-time NBA champion who guided US NBA stars to Tokyo Olympic gold, has mentored star big men David Robinson and Tim Duncan as well as French guard Tony Parker in their adjustments to the NBA. 101414103(AI image)"He works out more than I thought. Every morning he's there, running on the treadmill, lifting weights," Wembanyama said of Popovich."Other than that, he really communicates a lot with me and he doesn't want me to make -- he wants to take care of me and wants me to avoid making some mistakes."It has been a whirlwind arrival from France for the teen superstar, who was hailed in San Antonio by fans and the focus of attention for days at last week's NBA Draft in New York."Every day has been different ever since I stepped in the States," said Wembanyama. "I think I've spent more time with the media than on the court. I'm glad it's beginning to settle down a little bit."(With agency inputs)