NBA – After the controversy with Jeremy Sochan, Wembanyama’s clarification: “It’s not…

Les joueurs NBA Victor Wembanyama (gauche) et Jeremy Sochan (droite)

NBA players Victor Wembanyama (left) and Jeremy Sochan

While the Spurs have been playing much better together in recent matches, Victor Wembanyama was asked about the recent controversy involving Jeremy Sochan. The Frenchman did not hesitate to defend his partners.

Despite two great victories this week, it is clear that Spurs’ season has been difficult so far. Gregg Popovich’s men had to adapt to the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, and I might as well tell you that it’s not every day that such a player arrives in your squad. A 2m24 pivot capable of doing everything on a parquet floor? This is an adjustment that may take a little time.

Gregg Popovich waited a few weeks before placing him as a pivot, giving him time to adapt to his toughest opponents. Then this week he confirmed his intention to give Wemby more responsibility in attack. As a sort of game facilitator. A tactic that works so far, especially with Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell at his side.

Wembanyama defends his teammates after the controversy

However, we cannot say that this has always been the case. For many weeks, Sochan was the target of criticism following oversights in finding Wembanyama, with some accusing him of doing so on purpose. Even Vassell has been the target of some fans. At a press conference, the Frenchman insisted on rejecting these accusations

Victor Wembanyama on the controversy: “Of course I’ve heard that, but it was never close to being true. My former coaches explained that on their team, my former teammates sometimes had difficulty adjusting to playing with me, or that I had problems adapting to the team’s play. This is not worrying. I’m not a conventional player.

I needed time to figure out how I wanted to play, and how I should play for Spurs, and I guess everyone needed time to learn how to play with me. I am a new player in this team. There’s no one on this team who doesn’t want to pass the ball to me, and no one I don’t want to pass the ball to. We were able to see it recently. »

A simple adaptation time for Wembanyama, who recognizes that it is not easy to play with someone 2m24 tall, capable of doing everything. In these last matches, we can in any case see a clear difference.

For Victor Wembanyama, no controversy about his teammates. There were omissions and failures, but it was certainly not intentional. The Frenchman can already feel the difference today.