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Victor Wembanyama dropped his honest opinion behind the Spurs' recent defeat streak after they picked up a 106-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Wembanyama registered 30 points, but it was not good enough to claim the win for his team.
Victor Wembanyama drops honest opinion
After the defeat, Wemby interacted with the press. Spurs beat writer McDonald shared the former Rookie of the Year's statement on playing down to competition on X.
"The good this is, we can match up with everybody and look anybody in the eye. The bad thing is, we look everybody in the eye," Wemby said.
The Spurs (25-22) are on a two-game losing streak, their fourth this season. They are placed second in the Western Conference standings, right behind the defending champions, the OKC Thunder.
Victor Wembanayama's struggle with injuries this season
Victor Wembanyama's comeback has been a big boost for Mitch Johnson's squad, but it looks the former Rookie of the Year is still on play-time restrictions as he sat out in crucial time against the Grizzlies. The Spurs star has been facing injuries throughout the season. He picked up a left knee hyperextension in a 134-132 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
Spurs coach reveals main goal for Victor Wembanyama
The NBA wants its players to participate in at least 65 games to be eligible for individual honors. As of now, Victor Wambanyama took part in just 21 games out of 36 while dealing with injuries. The Spurs have only 46 remaining this season, and Wemby needs to play 44 games to be eligible for any individual awards.
After the defeat against the Grizzlies, SPurs coach Mitch Johnson disclosed that Wemby and the team's main goal is to keep their star healthy for the longer run.
"I think Victor being [22] is real. I think this team being at the early part of its journey is real. I think the success we've had, whether it was expected or not, is real," Johnson said.
"I do know his long-term health and making sure we keep that kid from himself in terms of his competitiveness. We want him to be healthy for years, not for trying to win the next couple of games whatever it may be."
Victor Wembanyama's stats this season
Later, the Spurs coach said that Wemby is crucial to the league, and it is the duty of the people around him to support him for his good. Victor Wembanyama is having an All-Star season. He is averaging 24.3. 11.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.9 blocks per game on 52.5% shooting.
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