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Victor Wembanyama was spotted throwing a karate-like kick to shake balls free from the net during practice ahead of Tuesday’s matchup.
This is something that Wembanyama absolutely did not need to do. But we're glad he did because how many other opportunities do we get to see someone lean back and casually kick something nine feet above the ground without really exerting themselves?
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama stunningly showed off his karate skills during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
"Being too arrogant and too confident …it's a problem, but it's not a problem that's gonna hold you back," Wembanyama said. "Being too humble is gonna hold you back."
However, any concerns that the Frenchman's leg wasn't 100% probably evaporated after the first quarter, when FanDuel Sports Network aired video showing Wembanyama kick a bunch of basketballs stuck in the net.
Encouraging news regarding Wembanyama's knee injury; Broadcast change for Spurs-Thunder January game
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama exited the team's recent game versus the Knicks late in the game with an apparent serious left knee injury. Following the game, the Spurs center said he may have suffered a left knee hyperextension, but felt he was fine and nothing to worry about.