NBA – Rudy Gobert’s big revelation about Wembanyama: “I saw very early on that he…

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Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama have a special relationship. Many things actually unite the two French people, even if the Spurs rookie stands out from his peers with a rare quality that his compatriot would have quickly detected.

Announced as the biggest sensation of recent years in the world of basketball, Victor Wembanyama has so far managed to meet expectations, and sometimes even surpass them. Some experts even consider him the best prospect since LeBron James. And naturally, the media enthusiasm around the French phenomenon is reminiscent of that of the leader of the Lakers.

Setting records one after the other, the French interior impresses with its exceptional technical and athletic qualities, but also by its maturity and its dazzling progress. So many qualities that have been highlighted by the NBA superstars he has already faced. A list in which Rudy Gobert is included, who has so far crossed paths with his young compatriot twice this season.

The secret of Wembanyama revealed by Rudy Gobert

In two games, the Spurs have never overcome the Timberwolves. Nevertheless, Wembanyama particularly stood out during his first duel against Gobert by scoring 29 points. A performance which was praised by the latter, who however did not wait for this meeting to realize its unique aspect. As evidenced by his recent intervention on the subject in the Off Guard podcast:

What I love about him is his mentality. I saw very early on that he had the mentality of the greatest. We talk a lot about discipline and everything it takes to be a great player. He already has all that at 20 years old. When I saw that, and saw how interested he was in the sport and asking questions about how to take care of your body… It’s something you never see in a 20 year old player.

Although Gobzilla remains focused on his season with Wolves, he who in particular seems to have regained his splendor on the defensive level, that does not prevent him from taking a look at Wemby’s exploits and giving him some good advice . Indeed, even before the former Mets 92 arrived in the league, he was already somewhat taking on the role of mentor for him.

The two were previously seen in a viral video of a training session when the Alien was still a 16-year-old prospect. Rudy therefore knows well what characterizes him from a mental point of view. Because since talent is not enough, it must be accompanied by great strength of mind. And according to the words of the pivot of the Blues, his designated successor already has what it takes to become one of the greatest.

Given what he has been able to show so far, Victor Wembanyama could well become the new face of the NBA. Whether mentally or sportingly, the rookie has everything to succeed, and it is not Rudy Gobert who will say the opposite.