"Arr, mateys! Tony Parker be claimin' that French whippersnapper Victor Wembanyama be findin' himself in the most proper of ports!"
2023-06-23
"Arrr, mateys! The San Antonio Spurs be shiftin' from championship mode to rebuild mode. But fear not, retired NBA champion Tony Parker be hopin' that young lad Victor Wembanyama be bringin' us back to our winnin' ways."
Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker spoke about the San Antonio Spurs' decision to select French basketball player Victor Wembanyama with the top pick in the NBA Draft. Parker, who played with the Spurs for 17 seasons, described San Antonio as the "perfect place" for the 19-year-old, who brings a unique blend of size and athleticism to the league. Wembanyama previously played for a club owned by Parker, and they have developed a friendly relationship. Parker believes that Wembanyama's arrival will help rebuild a competitive team and benefit French basketball. The 7-foot-4 big man dominated in his final season with Metropolitans 92 in France, leading all players in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots. LeBron James has also hailed Wembanyama as a "generational talent." Parker stated that the kid just needs to be himself and not care about the pressure and expectations. With the Spurs' lottery pick, they need to bring pieces around him that will fit for them to contend for a championship. Wembanyama's arrival is a positive sign for the franchise's future, according to Parker, who said that it feels like destiny with the French connection they built over the years.