NBA Fans React to Latest Victor Wembanyama Update

Victor Wembanyama, even before he entered the NBA, has been one of the most grounded athletes in the world. He makes time to meditate, do yoga, and read, specifically science fiction. 

This summer, as he prepares for his third NBA season and the possibility of representing France at EuroBasket, he has vacationed in both Costa Rica and China, and was spotted at a Shaolin temple with a shaved head, dining with the monks.

Of course, fans reacted to the news with amusement, curiosity, and concern for the rest of the NBA. If he can become deeply meditative and reflective, he will have another mental advantage over his opponents. 

"Wemby about to average 40," posted Jemele Hill. 

"This mf Wemby had one freak injury stop him from making the playoffs and went on the Doctor Strange path," added another fan.

"Wemby's mindset is similar to that of Kareem's," chimed in a third.

Wembanyama, physically, has been compared to Kevin Durant, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Mark Eaton. Mentally, it seems like he is incomparable to anyone, although Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known as one of the more grounded stars of his generation, focused purely on winning throughout his career.

While it's unclear how much time Wemby will spend with the monks, it's safe to say that his game next season will be rooted in ruthless effecency and leaving everything on the court.

The NBA, clearly, has never had a superstar quite like him before. 

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