Victor Wembanyama: Celtics Have Something EXTRA, Difficult to Play Boston | Postgame Interview

Victor Wembanyama: Celtics Have Something EXTRA, Difficult to Play Boston | Postgame Interview

When you look at that Celtics team like pop was saying it’s Championship caliber and they they’re kind of on a mission is that um is that a good learning experience for you personally just to see a team that’s all got it all together like that yeah just just

Looking at them you know uh I think I I can feel that compared to the past years they have some something extra this year and uh of course it’s it’s it’s it’s difficult to play against them and it’s a good challenge uh but uh I think I

Think we learned you know we learned today they made very few mistakes and that’s inspiring what did you uh what did you take away from the matchup against uh Chris Ops um you know he’s uh I mean he’s he’s experienced and uh he knows how to use

His body and that’s uh I mean he’s of course he’s he’s uh someone that’s been very interesting to me you know for years and it’s it’s good to finally be able to match up against him how much how much did you watch him or was that

One of I mean obviously I mean size is very similar how much how much did you watch him I mean um not too much for film or or analysis you know but uh of course it was someone I used to to Lo up to as a kid always was I like to see

Someone kind of close to your height at Center Court for the game for the first time I mean you know uh it’s uh now that I’m in the league it happens more regularly than before but of course it’s always uh it’s always different to play against that type of players Victor

You’re you’re trending toward leading the league in blocks being the first rookie to do that since man Bowl in 8586 you know people Focus right away on your height of course but how much more goes into it with the timing the footwork um instincts yeah it’s I mean

It’s it’s more than just height of course it’s a it’s a lot of as you say timing but also uh you got to read and it’s also taking a risk you know cuz going to block someone means you’re leaving your own guy sometimes you know and that’s uh it’s a I mean

Yeah you can you can see the difference I think between shot blers who are like talented shot blers who can jump high or who who are long and guys like Derek white for example who got great timing and great reads mentally are you you’re and I’m sure the answer is yes but you’re

Forming a like a scouting report in your mind uh as you go forward you’ll know what each guy is of course it’s uh I mean every time is different every game of course is different but um there’s always that that question for me uh that

I’m I’m trying to have you know a big defensive role and it’s there’s always this questions about how much can I leave this player you know can he shoot how much space can I give him how how much can I help my teammates you know so it’s there’s always the questions Vic

You had 15 points in like the first 16 minutes of the game or so how much of that was just kind of flow of the game and how much was it is you knew that that second unit was a little short-handed and so just wondering if

That played a part and maybe a little extra aggression or what have you what is it does that mean second unit the the the guys behind you the the reserves you know who come in after the starters I mean it’s uh you know any ways I’m trying to help my team

As I can and it’s if tonight we’re scoring 15 points in the first half tomorrow we might be taking 10 rebounds or blocking five shots you know it’s it doesn’t matter and uh I to I took what what came to me in the first half you

Know and tried to make my teammates play as well so you know it’s it’s going to be different every game just curiosity do you have any New Year’s resolutions for 2024 no you know what I’ve never been a big resolutions guy but it’s I mean I I pretty much have new resolutions every

Week or you know especially with with our our job you know we got new challenges every two days so there’s plenty plenty more we can do what was that like for the starting unit you kind of see those guys that don’t normally get as many minutes kind of get a chance

To run it for the last seven minutes of the game I mean it’s uh you um I mean we we haven’t been winning every game so far so so it’s it’s not a problem to to try many different things and those guys they’ve taken their the opportunities

Every time they had one and it’s more are going to come and you know the the coaching they’re not here for nothing you know the coaching staff believes in them and we believe in them so it’s uh all these guys we we trust them thanks V

SAN ANTONIO — Following the San Antonio Spurs 134-101 loss to the Boston Celtics, rookie Victor Wembanyama reflected on the challenge of facing a team like the Celtics. Despite the Spurs’ recent form, which includes seven losses in their last eight games, Wembanyama stood out with 21 points and seven rebounds. He recognized the exceptional strength and competitive edge of the Celtics, a team known for their championship-caliber play and all-star talent,

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