Victor Wembanyama On Being Called "The Greatest Prospect Ever"

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2023
  • Our guest this week is none other than the upcoming #1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft (likely to the San Antonio Spurs), Victor Wembanyama. We get into so much with him but in this teaser, Wemby talks about the pressures that come with being named "The Greatest Prospect Ever."
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  • @JJRedick
    @JJRedick  Před 11 měsíci +2273

    "I'm free in that universe..." -- What a line. Full interview drops tomorrow and it's so good. Subscribe if you haven't and we'll see you there.

    • @lordkaiser1404
      @lordkaiser1404 Před 11 měsíci +80

      lebron is right, victor is an alien..

    • @BallinLikeMike23
      @BallinLikeMike23 Před 11 měsíci +66

      Can’t wait. This guys brain is way deeper than I imagined

    • @RoryL83
      @RoryL83 Před 11 měsíci +20

      I have no idea what the hell anybody is saying here. Totems and the universe probably aren't the questions I'd ask a basketball player.🤔

    • @jorgevelez1249
      @jorgevelez1249 Před 11 měsíci +50

      That was so incredibly profound. I got chills. With a mindset like that anyone can be empowered to accomplish anything they decide to. Beautiful stuff.

    • @Oren0614
      @Oren0614 Před 11 měsíci +15

      JJ your question is too long plz make it less than 15 seconds

  • @LasVillafrancas
    @LasVillafrancas Před 11 měsíci +6991

    God, please let this kid have a career with minimal injury. What a gem! 🚀

    • @29krazyk
      @29krazyk Před 11 měsíci +45

      Why bring up any injury at all I don't understand you people in this negative mindset. I know you're playing against it but I also see people saying the same thing why jinx it why have any inkling of that happening

    • @MWAY3000
      @MWAY3000 Před 11 měsíci +396

      @@29krazyk players over 7 feet are more injury prone and have shorter careers statistically and history shows it.

    • @SnakeMaster420
      @SnakeMaster420 Před 11 měsíci +39

      He's going to struggle to stay on the court with that frame

    • @MedicinalBlood
      @MedicinalBlood Před 11 měsíci +73

      @@29krazykfacts don’t care about your feelings

    • @karaMcg1122
      @karaMcg1122 Před 11 měsíci +31

      just a porzingis 2.0. Wemby is gona be the biggest bust hype ever😂😂

  • @Discipline8193
    @Discipline8193 Před 11 měsíci +2983

    “I wish I was free in the universe”
    “You are”
    Thats it. Thats the moment. This kid not only has immense, unconditional confidence in what he can do, he just went out of his way to instill that confidence in JJ. Just with that little line. Damn.

    • @jammingpenguin2151
      @jammingpenguin2151 Před 11 měsíci +147

      He's gonna have a long career and it's gonna be something special to watch man

    • @TooSeriously
      @TooSeriously Před 11 měsíci +54

      Big facts. I thought the same thing.
      Ordering a Wendy jersey rn 😅

    • @ChazzyPhizzle1
      @ChazzyPhizzle1 Před 11 měsíci +25

      @@jammingpenguin2151I really hope so. People that tall normally don’t stay healthy sadly. Hoping for the best because he is going to be amazing to watch.

    • @alanaldpal950
      @alanaldpal950 Před 11 měsíci +37

      I am sure JJ does not feel entirely “free in the universe” because I am sure he feels some restraint or bondage to many obligations that he and most all of have, regardless of level of success.

    • @NewAgeSlaves
      @NewAgeSlaves Před 11 měsíci

      You definitely came in your pants 👖

  • @fredericsebban2405
    @fredericsebban2405 Před 11 měsíci +406

    Love the moment when JJ realizes that Wemby might be not only be a generational talent - which he has to prove and I hope he’ll do - but before all a bright and exceptionally smart guy.

    • @ishaguirre7842
      @ishaguirre7842 Před 11 měsíci

      😅😅😅 doubt it

    • @claudeedwards7069
      @claudeedwards7069 Před 23 dny

      Yeah! You white folks always seems to think you all are the smartest ones in the room.

  • @yanncourtel8538
    @yanncourtel8538 Před 11 měsíci +491

    I love how he realizes he went too deep into the life teaching moment and sort of humbly apologized. Vic, as a French compatriot, I will root for you. Break the league!!

    • @vgbombay5435
      @vgbombay5435 Před 10 měsíci +7

      As an American, we root for him also. Hope he stays healthy and reaches his potential.

  • @rahqoun9735
    @rahqoun9735 Před 11 měsíci +735

    Basically he doesn’t feel pressure because the pressure being put on him because the pressure is simply related to basketball and he knows his life is bigger than basketball, I respect that 💪🏽

    • @VanHornJosh
      @VanHornJosh Před 11 měsíci +1

      🔥🔥🔥

    • @imfinishedgrinding638
      @imfinishedgrinding638 Před 11 měsíci +30

      Similar to Jokic but what's more impressive is that he has all this pressure and huge expectations right at the start. Jokic had to work hard to earn everyone's respect and accolades. Both are still very likable though and I do hope future top draftees are like this and don't let the hype get into their head.

    • @WhizoRiz
      @WhizoRiz Před 11 měsíci +8

      That and I think he really doesn’t care what people expect of him. Because with that comes the pressure of trying to live up to their expectations. Bring free is doing you regardless of what they want you to be.

    • @oggalaxyxxryuma7702
      @oggalaxyxxryuma7702 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@WhizoRizup bro sounds like the exact opposite of kd in Some manners💀 also believe he feels no pressure because he believes in the amount of work he has put in his game so it comes easy to him. Players in the league should take note (cough cough ben simmons🤣) 3:20 !!!!!!

    • @justsomejusstsome8994
      @justsomejusstsome8994 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Thats the european mindset. In the States, people make these people stars, make them feel like gods. So much so, that theyll start to lose themselves.

  • @Unriven
    @Unriven Před 11 měsíci +1572

    Can't wait for the full interview, big props for booking him JJ.

    • @jonaslundholm
      @jonaslundholm Před 11 měsíci +24

      Everything Wemby does is carefully curated.

    • @Bliind
      @Bliind Před 11 měsíci +11

      Big facts .
      He’s probably making 6 figures already tbh lol
      Before he even signs.. just to hear him speak Lls

    • @rmelo2382
      @rmelo2382 Před 11 měsíci +3

      jj is a bum

    • @nujeanmichel
      @nujeanmichel Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Bliinddef more

    • @MikeDizee
      @MikeDizee Před 11 měsíci +5

      It’s not like it’s impossible to book him if you’re JJ Redick

  • @fredruhtra
    @fredruhtra Před 11 měsíci +637

    "Accomplishing yourself inside this universe"- This statement is extremely profound. Victor found his life goal.

    • @handled99
      @handled99 Před 11 měsíci +15

      Its not.

    • @catgenocide6940
      @catgenocide6940 Před 11 měsíci +1

      It is

    • @handled99
      @handled99 Před 11 měsíci +17

      @@catgenocide6940 Its not profound. Its only profound to lost souls who don't know Jesus Christ. Many people are confused about the truth and dont know God, so they get entrapped in new age spiritualism, which isn't of God.

    • @61992619
      @61992619 Před 11 měsíci +27

      @@handled99 "lost souls" .. It's not a place to be a Jehovah's witness, "love others and accept their differences" as your God said.

    • @thebigmanufacturer
      @thebigmanufacturer Před 11 měsíci

      @@handled99 let me guess, the bible is the direct, unedited, word of god, except when it isnt (which just so happens to be every time it talks about something objectively false). The entire planet did or didn't get engulfed by a flood and repopulated by some dude who put all the life on a boat?

  • @aidencampbell5067
    @aidencampbell5067 Před 11 měsíci +341

    you can tell he’s one of the players who actually loves the game.

    • @cameronpowe7257
      @cameronpowe7257 Před 11 měsíci +11

      Just like Simmons

    • @reaperforeal7592
      @reaperforeal7592 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@cameronpowe7257😂😂

    • @degenr8
      @degenr8 Před 11 měsíci +8

      na. he genuinely loves life. taking all of his tasks one by one to the maximum potential.

  • @sabbasarishvili6677
    @sabbasarishvili6677 Před 11 měsíci +666

    Mind is sharp, attitude is perfect, seems incredibly mature for his age and talent is mind blowing, I can’t wait to see him play, and oh, by the way, JJ is by far, the best thing to happen to basketball media in a VERY long time! ❤

    • @nbafanboy1967
      @nbafanboy1967 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Sad to see him go when he becomes a coach eventually

    • @parkereimerl
      @parkereimerl Před 11 měsíci +6

      Kenny Beacham is up there w/ JJ in my opinion

    • @samwilson4597
      @samwilson4597 Před 11 měsíci +2

      overseas they raise people properly most of the time

    • @WellfullyAw
      @WellfullyAw Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@nbafanboy1967 thinking so far ahead!

    • @DaveDEF82
      @DaveDEF82 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@samwilson4597 Oh, it is changing. Believe me. But in Europe prospects are still taught that work ethic is the thing that separates you and not talent.

  • @michaeloka4
    @michaeloka4 Před 11 měsíci +655

    Wise beyond his years. Will absolutely be rooting for this kid's success not just in basketball but in life.

    • @joeyhernandez7908
      @joeyhernandez7908 Před 11 měsíci

      “kid” he’s an adult

    • @mark-one6511
      @mark-one6511 Před 11 měsíci +2

      thats what i love about foreign players they seem more mature than their age

    • @Speegsy
      @Speegsy Před 11 měsíci +7

      @@joeyhernandez790819 ain’t much of an adult it’s just that they’re still young

    • @JerryChapo
      @JerryChapo Před 11 měsíci

      @@joeyhernandez7908please stop being so dense

    • @daddyfuse50
      @daddyfuse50 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@mark-one6511 Yeah, Americans used to be like that, but a certain immoral, anti-education "culture" has become quite pervasive in American society. The even more unfortunate thing about that "culture", is Americans export it worldwide, and it makes the world hate Americans.

  • @bagoftrix
    @bagoftrix Před 11 měsíci +130

    I wasn't on the hypetrain at all. But i didn't know he was this smart, driven, focused and mature. He is PERFECT voor Pop in San Antonio. Gonna be fun to see.

  • @danieltonga6052
    @danieltonga6052 Před 11 měsíci +71

    "He's reached enlightenment"
    Best moment of this interview. Hope Victor has a long and prosperous and GREAT career in the NBA! He has his head on right and just seems so grounded and focused on the game, which seems to be a fleeting quality in NBA talent these days.

  • @benpeterson7008
    @benpeterson7008 Před 11 měsíci +717

    Dude is so tall and seems so mature for his age. Excited to see him play and I think the spurs with Duncan and pop will be the perfect place for him

    • @Daggermouth8k
      @Daggermouth8k Před 11 měsíci +17

      i think he’d be tall for any age

    • @chaserougeou4799
      @chaserougeou4799 Před 11 měsíci +20

      ​@@Daggermouth8kre read what he wrote my boy

    • @kubaszymkowiak
      @kubaszymkowiak Před 11 měsíci +4

      I think this is also society learning from the previous generations' mistakes and his parents and coaches knowing what situation they're dealing with. I mean, this of course speaks volumes of how aware and mature his parents were raising him but I don't think it would be the same 20 years ago.
      And I just thought of LeBron and how he was thurst into stardom at such young age in an era where people were still realtively unaware of the perils of a celebrity lifestyle, where conditioning was not as advanced as it is now and how he handled and still handles himself - his life and career - and I have nothing but immense respect for the man.
      I hope Victor ends up having a great and successful career. So far, he scored a bingo on draft lottery night which sets him up pretty great for multi-faceted player development.

    • @yai4486
      @yai4486 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@Daggermouth8k this joke went over peoples heads lmao

    • @JohnnytNatural
      @JohnnytNatural Před 11 měsíci

      He looks like one of them giants in GOT

  • @JetsGary
    @JetsGary Před 11 měsíci +864

    Spurs are the perfect fit for him. He’s going to be a star

    • @zak725
      @zak725 Před 11 měsíci +145

      And they can put some weight on him with those churros

    • @santiproductions9318
      @santiproductions9318 Před 11 měsíci +147

      @@zak725 big ol women

    • @mr.t-rex3113
      @mr.t-rex3113 Před 11 měsíci +11

      He could be the next Tim Duncan

    • @francmittelo6731
      @francmittelo6731 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Or he is going to be injured his entire career.
      Let the story unfold.

    • @jed9737
      @jed9737 Před 11 měsíci +58

      Or he could be the first Victor Wembanyama

  • @TheLeedo22
    @TheLeedo22 Před 11 měsíci +41

    Way more than a basketball player. This kid is wise beyond his years. Rooting for him!

  • @user-xx6hq5dg3x
    @user-xx6hq5dg3x Před 11 měsíci +119

    Spurs are so lucky to come around to another big such as Wemby. Can't wait to see this man's progression.

  • @PatrickDG
    @PatrickDG Před 11 měsíci +136

    "I do what I can so I deserve what I get". I feel u bro. Looking forward to seeing u in the NBA

  • @krystianhoover8089
    @krystianhoover8089 Před 11 měsíci +219

    Haha this guy is literally perfect for pop, character as great as his talent. Big up Wemby

    • @AndroidGuru13
      @AndroidGuru13 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Poops needs to retire and leave it to someone who understands this era of positionless basketball! The spurs have been abysmal post kawhi era.

    • @2ClutchCee
      @2ClutchCee Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@AndroidGuru13 duhhh to get this guy 😂

    • @JodyMan-io9yn
      @JodyMan-io9yn Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@AndroidGuru13exactly all these old coaches keep getting used bring younger coaches in who can relate

    • @brodiestephens419
      @brodiestephens419 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@JodyMan-io9ynI get what you're saying... BUT the exact thing people love about Pop is that he is incredible at relating to players. Age doesn't determine your ability to relate to people. I'm 40 and I have legit friends that are in their 60s and legit friends that are in teens.

  • @jalencheng
    @jalencheng Před 11 měsíci +50

    the fact that he’s so mature and articulate even though english is completely a second language is crazy. wishing him the best, and this video gives me confidence that he’ll be who we all want him to be. almost all nba player have the skill, it’s the mindset that separates the good from the great.

  • @AlanSteinborn
    @AlanSteinborn Před 11 měsíci +8

    The last line is the best… When Riddick said "I wish I was free in the universe…" And he replied "you are." I'm impressed

  • @kanaarima
    @kanaarima Před 11 měsíci +697

    He's very well spoken for his age. Looking forward to see how his career goes!

    • @nikolavideomaker
      @nikolavideomaker Před 11 měsíci +71

      Very interesting that a French dude knows English so well, Frenchies rarely do so. Seens like a smart kid

    • @JRMason-ri4ii
      @JRMason-ri4ii Před 11 měsíci +78

      @@nikolavideomaker I saw a report that when he was still very young he started learning English because he knew it would help him acclimate to life in the NBA. So was confident as a child that he would one day get to the point he’s at now.

    • @bobbybolan5516
      @bobbybolan5516 Před 11 měsíci +8

      @@nikolavideomakerFrench people know English better than most other countries plus this kid dreamed of the NBA where they speak English

    • @marmeus
      @marmeus Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@nikolavideomaker Wrong. But he surely is above average no question about that

    • @brendanhunter389
      @brendanhunter389 Před 11 měsíci +8

      @@nikolavideomakerFrench people do speak English. They just prefer speaking French. If a French person doesn’t speak English to you then you are the problem

  • @sirwaldo
    @sirwaldo Před 11 měsíci +464

    I got the feel after listening to him that he truly in his soul believes he will be great and everything in his life that has happened thus far is “just another part of the story.” He truly believes one day he will reach the pinnacle of basketball because that’s the place in the universe he was born to be in.
    I appreciate and applaud his way of living life and I hope to see him achieve his goal.

    • @ThorfinnGrimhowl
      @ThorfinnGrimhowl Před 11 měsíci +36

      It's not just that he believes he'll get there, but he understands the drive and work needed to get there, that's always the difference between the talented players and the great ones. How important is it to them to get better, to push themselves further. Hoping for the best for him.

    • @thisisSPARTAorsprite
      @thisisSPARTAorsprite Před 11 měsíci +5

      I think your wrong on so many levels 😂

    • @enkeltrik9330
      @enkeltrik9330 Před 11 měsíci +13

      He literally said it's bigger than basketball. His philosophy is far more profound than that.

    • @ImAviex
      @ImAviex Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@enkeltrik9330 Two things can be true. He is going to stand at the pinnacle of basketball because he knows he is free to do what he wants, whether its basketball or any facet of his life.

    • @marioalejanadrovasquezvm
      @marioalejanadrovasquezvm Před 11 měsíci

      @@ImAviex He is so young and until now accomplished everything he wanted to.

  • @ralami6183
    @ralami6183 Před 11 měsíci +125

    Damn this young man is generational on and off the court. His parents including himself did one hell of a job!

    • @0ffspringfan
      @0ffspringfan Před 11 měsíci +8

      He's a very talented kid, but I don't think he is his own parent.

    • @dk_official4535
      @dk_official4535 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@0ffspringfan ?

    • @grimendancehall
      @grimendancehall Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@0ffspringfanI love this kinda banter LMFAO!!

  • @joelove9424
    @joelove9424 Před 11 měsíci +9

    What a special human. A breath of fresh air. We get so attuned to American culture that when we see Giannis, Jokic and now Victor, it's a real shock to the ideology.

  • @Ubernitty
    @Ubernitty Před 11 měsíci +286

    Remarkable depth of conciousness for someone that young. It's gonna be a joy to watch him develop and express his creative flow on the court.

  • @mrzulaica3738
    @mrzulaica3738 Před 11 měsíci +79

    He has a 30 year old mindset, very well spoken, and very mature for his age. Perfect fit for the spurs I mean perfect fit for him.

  • @MindLukas
    @MindLukas Před 11 měsíci +170

    "I do everything I can, so I can deserve what I get" - what a line for every worker out there. Gonna put this on my engineering teams wall Today on our standup.

    • @BhoopeshBhola01
      @BhoopeshBhola01 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Man they will quit and start their own company and that would be beautiful.
      Stop forcing people,they will do their work.

    • @Jankoboi
      @Jankoboi Před 10 měsíci

      🍪

    • @taylorcrockett48
      @taylorcrockett48 Před 10 měsíci +2

      except wemby is pushing himself to achieve his own goal, while your employees are being demanded to push themselves for your own gratification

    • @tyronevaldez-kruger5313
      @tyronevaldez-kruger5313 Před 10 měsíci

      Just display a poster of MJ dunking on Mutombo and your team will be productive to the max

    • @norbertsobon5621
      @norbertsobon5621 Před 10 měsíci +1

      It's gonna be a beautiful stand up brother, when they all go self employed reconsider starting career in comedy 😂😂😂😂

  • @KapyBarra41
    @KapyBarra41 Před 11 měsíci +20

    As a lifelong spurs fan im so psyched that this young man will be leading our team! God bless him and his career!

    • @DLites151
      @DLites151 Před 10 měsíci

      Time to get rid of Pop

  • @diatroptoff94
    @diatroptoff94 Před 11 měsíci +231

    It's all about the parents, they set the fundamental values and principles that act as pushing off points for decision-making that ultimately defines character. So stoked to see him play in the NBA and to watch him reach his potential as a player.

    • @osas5211
      @osas5211 Před 11 měsíci

      Not always lol there are situations where kids got sub par parents of only one parent but still have the same mindset

    • @pandabear1576
      @pandabear1576 Před 11 měsíci

      Your parents cannot prepare you for being worth 60 million dollars by 21. They just can’t. They can’t prepare you for having tens of thousands of people cheer or boo you. It’s unavoidable to be impacted by being a sports sensation. Let’s just be real about it as fans.

  • @David-mu8hn
    @David-mu8hn Před 11 měsíci +202

    Victor seems to have already some deep philosophical view on how to live his life.. Quite impressive considering his young age 😮

    • @LaurentCourtines
      @LaurentCourtines Před 11 měsíci +28

      It's being French. They still have public philosophy as part of the Public discourse. Meanwhile? We have Fox, MSNBC and Rogan.

    • @georgepoly4842
      @georgepoly4842 Před 11 měsíci +14

      @@LaurentCourtinesThat’s a small part of it. It’s almost exclusively due to the fact that he’s obviously of significantly above average intelligence and clearly had parents that have done a great job raising him.

    • @samtvmedia5066
      @samtvmedia5066 Před 11 měsíci

      @@georgepoly4842wow that’s surprising

    • @benpuljak2304
      @benpuljak2304 Před 11 měsíci

      @@samtvmedia5066why?

    • @vincentchauvet6654
      @vincentchauvet6654 Před 11 měsíci

      @@georgepoly4842 idk man it does seem like french teens (by and large) tend to be more mature in there philo / political perspectives

  • @johnpicillo1988
    @johnpicillo1988 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I feel like I just watched history. Like, this interview is his arrival. Wow.

  • @MrFreakazoid24
    @MrFreakazoid24 Před 11 měsíci +20

    This dude could turn out to be an absolute monster. Im honestly glad he’ll get some seasons under Pop. He knows how to mold winners.

  • @daltonoHive
    @daltonoHive Před 11 měsíci +223

    First time hearing this kid talk and his mentality is what should scare teams in the NBA the most. His skills and body type are just other things they’ll struggle to combat. Wemby we welcome you to the league!

  • @patfarget-nm3mt
    @patfarget-nm3mt Před 11 měsíci +280

    The GM of the Spurs told you so… it wasn't just the basketball player that attracted them, but also the person, and his limitless potential if the universe left him free from any serious worries or injuries.
    I already knew him through his matches and his interviews, I am one of his compatriots.
    God bless him...can't wait for the full interview, he exudes so much serenity.
    19 years since January....

    • @partypickle2012
      @partypickle2012 Před 11 měsíci +5

      he wouldve been 1st pick regardless of the team lol

    • @12savage68
      @12savage68 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Well the gm of the spurs is a confirmed liar now...😂😂

    • @CalebWilliams2030
      @CalebWilliams2030 Před 11 měsíci

      He’s really long. Pause 😂. But seriously it’s hard to put weight on with that frame. If he stays hydrated and puts on muscle, then he should be healthy.

    • @shaheedharun445
      @shaheedharun445 Před 11 měsíci +1

      5:18 Holy mackerel what did that guy ask?? I know Victor was just as lost on that question.
      Ask a practical question instead of struggling to make yourself sound intelligent

    • @patfarget-nm3mt
      @patfarget-nm3mt Před 11 měsíci

      @@partypickle2012 I know... for the same reasons... athletic, sporting, professional and human qualities.
      Uncommon maturity and serenity for his age. Limitless potential too.

  • @easonthomas4239
    @easonthomas4239 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Damn, this dude is not only a freak in basketball, he's a freak mentally and I mean that as a good thing. He's still a teenager and yet speaks with a higher level of understanding of the world than most people twice or more his age. The fact he didn't think he articulated it well enough because his first language is French is also nuts. I hope this dude stays as healthy as LeBron and we finally get our generation's Kareem.

  • @getsmartpaul
    @getsmartpaul Před 11 měsíci +12

    What a good interview with Wembanyama. He’s amazing, smart and spiritual too !

  • @siphillis
    @siphillis Před 11 měsíci +66

    JJ: “So what grounds you?”
    Wemby: “You ever have an existential crisis?”

  • @Bilnation
    @Bilnation Před 11 měsíci +280

    I pray that Wembanyama stays injury free and get to inspire people through his hard work and love for the game.

    • @demetreimerlishvili2719
      @demetreimerlishvili2719 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Yeah with pop💪

    • @MLGDouglas
      @MLGDouglas Před 11 měsíci +1

      Just bulk up like Giannis and he is set!

    • @ElPatronMtr
      @ElPatronMtr Před 11 měsíci

      @@MLGDouglas bulk up like giannis and he will be injured,don t work like that

  • @juliusvincentcuriano9645
    @juliusvincentcuriano9645 Před 11 měsíci +31

    He's not just a generational type of athlete, He's also an embodiment of such greatness that you can recognize rarely in any aspects in this life.

  • @morecents7680
    @morecents7680 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Woooooooooo this boy is about to be THE TRUTH THE ANSWER AND THE GOAT WITH THIS MINDSET!!! I pray he stays healthy and injury free, it will be an honor to witness his greatness for several years to come

  • @David-yy9kl
    @David-yy9kl Před 11 měsíci +167

    French American here. This man reminds of Kylian M'bappé when he was 16 at Monaco. It's crazy how they think the same way about sports and being great. What a time for my country in sports. Super proud!

    • @oumarfofana8229
      @oumarfofana8229 Před 11 měsíci +4

      🇫🇷🇫🇷

    • @Lipun708
      @Lipun708 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes I was also thinking about Mbappe throughout this interview. Both are generational talent

    • @user-qg8jb2eg4d
      @user-qg8jb2eg4d Před 11 měsíci

      ewww french ppl

    • @childrenofshanghai9894
      @childrenofshanghai9894 Před 11 měsíci +3

      both super intelligent and mature! Man France already has best player in the world in soccer and Rugby, maybe soon in Basketball ... tennis next?!

    • @_VISION.
      @_VISION. Před 11 měsíci

      The french do black people dirty though

  • @brandonm8680
    @brandonm8680 Před 11 měsíci +344

    As a musician, the way that he answered the first question is what it's like whenever you really develop a proficiency for playing whatever your given instrument is. It's cool to hear somebody talk about basketball like that, or rather in such a way that I am really looking forward to watching

    • @Tribal_Sky75
      @Tribal_Sky75 Před 11 měsíci +3

      you ain't no musican bozo 😂😂

    • @superQman600
      @superQman600 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Agreed. It’s the best feeling ever.

    • @jonjaime
      @jonjaime Před 11 měsíci +66

      ​@@Tribal_Sky75What's the problem little man?
      Why so obnoxious?

    • @ShiNooBi1986
      @ShiNooBi1986 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Sport is a creative outlet too for some of us Basketball is his tool/instrument

    • @samphyllobates4765
      @samphyllobates4765 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I'd like to rewatch that Pixar movie now😉

  • @Damianjkerr0
    @Damianjkerr0 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Love this kid! Hope he has a long and successful career.

  • @cedric6539
    @cedric6539 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Wemby's hype in France have been so great all year long, he's a really good kid, we all hope he will stay healthy and will accomplish great things !!

  • @kuns4371
    @kuns4371 Před 11 měsíci +229

    He got the class, the charisma, the talk and the skills to back it all up. Can’t wait to see you Wemby

  • @DLAWREALESTATE81
    @DLAWREALESTATE81 Před 11 měsíci +4

    That young man is living in his purpose and his mindset will take him very far! Excited to witness this

  • @jasoneddy9545
    @jasoneddy9545 Před 11 měsíci +5

    First interview I've seen with him. Pretty impressive. I appreciate jjs career. Love the show!

  • @BBTHEDOD
    @BBTHEDOD Před 11 měsíci +61

    JJ talking about the totem had me dead bro 😂 Wemby had great responses

  • @Jen_Wick
    @Jen_Wick Před 11 měsíci +55

    I heard he was an intellectual and it certainly seems to be - a healthy mindset not letting his ego revolve around basketball.

    • @PlanetOfTheApes999
      @PlanetOfTheApes999 Před 11 měsíci +14

      Not being raised in an Anglo country helps.

    • @WalterModel45
      @WalterModel45 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@PlanetOfTheApes999nah
      I am from spain i most football players are so stupid as nba players
      Rich young stupid fellas

    • @whiskyboi312
      @whiskyboi312 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@PlanetOfTheApes999 what a stupidly xenophobic statement. grow up dude.

    • @hb-robo
      @hb-robo Před 11 měsíci +8

      @@whiskyboi312rom a cultural standpoint there is truth to it. England and America are overwhelmingly concerned with the individual, the self as the universe. Whereas many other nations especially in the Mediterranean are concerned with the totality of their community and thus focus on the self as part of the universe. It’s not “stupidly xenophobic” it’s just an obvious aspect of the most privileged cultures in the world.

    • @PBMdanya
      @PBMdanya Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@hb-robo yup. Comments like that happens when you're perspective and scope is limited to just waht you see every day. The world is bigger than us.

  • @justing5682
    @justing5682 Před 11 měsíci +5

    wow he has such a positive outlook on life. his confidence will run deep as he has an immense appreciation for the small things both about life & himself. this kid is gonna go as far as he wants in the NBA & in life

  • @AlanSmith88888
    @AlanSmith88888 Před 11 měsíci +3

    His intelligence is his greatest weapon. Much like all the greats before him. This kid is the real deal. The only thing that can stop him is injury. Praying that won’t be the case

  • @jroc828
    @jroc828 Před 11 měsíci +56

    JJ running away from the competition with this interview. You stuntin' on em now JJ. Lmao.

  • @shadowcaster7294
    @shadowcaster7294 Před 11 měsíci +296

    He has a great mindset. I feel like even if he struggles. he will definitely learn and get better. To me he feels like a student of the game which will get him far ahead in his career.

    • @Pandemonium95
      @Pandemonium95 Před 11 měsíci

      He will be the biggest flop of all time Mark my words

    • @Phoresight
      @Phoresight Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@Pandemonium95 ???

    • @Pandemonium95
      @Pandemonium95 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Phoresight This hype merchant wont even be better than Ayton

    • @rlh12345
      @rlh12345 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Pandemonium95 Only if injuries become an issue.

    • @Pandemonium95
      @Pandemonium95 Před 11 měsíci

      @@rlh12345 Even if he stays healthy. Its easy to pad your stats on the worst team in farmer league he cant shoot skinny low ball iq takes bad shots etc. Spurs will trade him and flecce some team next season

  • @JodyLeeSchroeder
    @JodyLeeSchroeder Před 11 měsíci +1

    best episode yet - well recognized JJ - Wemby is free and a big heart ! cant wait to see him shine !

  • @Scotty56389
    @Scotty56389 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Wembanyama just maxed out every stat there is, huh? Height, skills, charisma, enlightenment...everything. This is gonna be great

  • @enlightenme3673
    @enlightenme3673 Před 11 měsíci +90

    I LOVE this kid's make-up. I have a feeling that when we get to know him better, we're gonna find out that he's the Victor Wembanyama of MINDSET in the NBA. He's an alien not just because he's 7'4 and can dribble, but because at 19 he cares about meditation, knowledge of self, how to eradicate human limitations and things of that nature. "I'm free in that universe" is high level understanding. This is a special person and I hope he stays on his path and wins 7 titles.

    • @BootyWarrior555
      @BootyWarrior555 Před 11 měsíci +8

      He’s the spaceman. He doesn’t need to create space for a shot. He is the space

  • @pintofmiller
    @pintofmiller Před 11 měsíci +158

    Thankfully a smart organization drafted him. Can’t wait to see how Pop and the staff helps him be his best.

    • @mhdab2416
      @mhdab2416 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Pop needs to retire

    • @greenhillscustomlawncarell1139
      @greenhillscustomlawncarell1139 Před 11 měsíci

      Pop is a shitty coach. He had teams your neighbor could have taken to the finals. We saw how good of coach he is these last couple years when the talent wasn’t great and coaching is important.

    • @proBLKtee22
      @proBLKtee22 Před 11 měsíci

      Just cuz he goin to the spurs don mean pop knows how to handle him

    • @pgb3156
      @pgb3156 Před 11 měsíci +4

      ​@@proBLKtee22would you rather him going to the hornets lol

    • @rockafeller3734
      @rockafeller3734 Před 11 měsíci +10

      @@proBLKtee22a confident humble young talent whos foreign and big? Yeah pop has no clue about that right

  • @jamilbarnes2361
    @jamilbarnes2361 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing mindset I gained a lot from this interview so far can’t wait for more.

  • @fanaticislanders
    @fanaticislanders Před 11 měsíci +4

    Victor sounds like he's ready to get on the court right now tbh, gotta love it! Have to respect Redick for dropping some valuable knowledge and asking all the questions needed to challenge the kid. He seems unflappable, the new NBA season needed to start yesterday!

  • @Ben14102
    @Ben14102 Před 11 měsíci +102

    His maturity and how he articulates himself is incredibly impressive for his age

    • @Midnightblew23
      @Midnightblew23 Před 11 měsíci +5

      English isnt even his first language which makes it all the more impressive and he’s a teenager still. Insane

    • @bza2354
      @bza2354 Před 11 měsíci

      Dude could bust me open speaking French too

    • @ElOjobelloOffficial
      @ElOjobelloOffficial Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@bza2354ayoooo👀

    • @drayz9655
      @drayz9655 Před 11 měsíci

      @@bza2354 brodi

  • @cameronpalmer401
    @cameronpalmer401 Před 11 měsíci +155

    I’m not usually impressed by the draft prospects answers but this dude is different. Idk what the future holds for him but it will be something great.

    • @jn7428
      @jn7428 Před 11 měsíci +9

      Americans vs. non Americans. Unfortunately there is a huge difference. Sad.

    • @elialvah
      @elialvah Před 11 měsíci +3

      Yeh, not American.

    • @hb-robo
      @hb-robo Před 11 měsíci +2

      Now that European player development is reaching the point of consistently producing top end NBA talent, I think guys will be a lot more impressive mentally, but even saying that Wemby feels 1 of 1

    • @enterpassword3313
      @enterpassword3313 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@hb-roboluka is probably the only prospect to actually develop in Europe, who are you talking about?

    • @callumjohnston6778
      @callumjohnston6778 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@enterpassword3313 you clearly know nothing about Jokic and Giannis' careers

  • @earsNjellii
    @earsNjellii Před 11 měsíci +2

    This kids gonna be the 🐐. He gets it already.

  • @StevenLeeStudios
    @StevenLeeStudios Před 11 měsíci +3

    This kid gets it! He is going to be a monster out there and with that attitude and mindset, I believe every word he says.

  • @Baffon100
    @Baffon100 Před 11 měsíci +28

    Huge for JJ to get this quick! The basketball world wishes nothing but the best for Wemby.

  • @ijustyap
    @ijustyap Před 11 měsíci +39

    Love that we can get an unfiltered, genuine interview with Wemby. Thanks JJ

  • @phillipha4697
    @phillipha4697 Před 11 měsíci

    mindfulness at its best. you inspire me wembe. thanks for that mate!

  • @whatisagoodlife
    @whatisagoodlife Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is beautiful! Crazy wisdom at that age

  • @ldvl2782
    @ldvl2782 Před 11 měsíci +52

    He grew up in a good environment, his mother is an ex professional basketball player and his dad is an ex professional track athlete. No matter how rich and famous he becomes, I believe that he'll keep his head on his shoulders. And Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are expected to mentor him lol

    • @blackdudenextdoor6288
      @blackdudenextdoor6288 Před 11 měsíci

      Tony Parker I don’t know about if you know you know but he’s going phenomenal player

  • @snaggs107
    @snaggs107 Před 11 měsíci +7

    "Establish myself in the universe"...goals... i just became a fan.

  • @AnotherDayLeveledUp
    @AnotherDayLeveledUp Před 11 měsíci +5

    Every so often the universe gifts the world a figure that embodies the spirit in all that they do. I find it no coincidence that he’s so articulate and just as skilled on the court. He’s definitely made sure he deserves the spotlight he’s receiving. I feel God uses those who can handle the fame to truly bring forth and embody a message that will resonate with everyone deeply. JJ was shook and Wemby hasn’t even stepped foot on an NBA court yet haha, literally one of a kind guy. He’ll be a spectacle to watch and I can’t wait to be a witness. God bless him and his career!🙏

    • @jasperwalsh
      @jasperwalsh Před 10 měsíci +1

      not even religious but that was beautiful

  • @DarioCruzMusic
    @DarioCruzMusic Před 11 měsíci +4

    This young man has a mind beyond his age. Pray he receives everything he work towards

  • @coreykelly3994
    @coreykelly3994 Před 11 měsíci +63

    This kid will achieve great
    Things, basketball or no basketball. What a mind. Rooting for him❤️

  • @loganmorrison4677
    @loganmorrison4677 Před 11 měsíci +15

    What an amazing mindset and confidence without being cocky. Like what my god what a prospect of a human nevermind a basketball player

  • @GerardoTostado
    @GerardoTostado Před 11 měsíci

    Finally someone answer these one answer question with honest insight. This kid is awesome and I wish him the best

  • @casualsweater
    @casualsweater Před 11 měsíci +3

    JJ : “ Eph man …. I wish I was free in the universe . “
    Vic : YOU ARE

  • @prussianblueppt
    @prussianblueppt Před 11 měsíci +16

    He's a matured man, congrats to the spurs they are a match made in heaven.

  • @neelmoudgil4962
    @neelmoudgil4962 Před 11 měsíci +44

    This dude is special on all fronts, I wanna see him define the next era of professional sports

    • @red-bd3mc
      @red-bd3mc Před 11 měsíci

      lmao talk about high expectations

    • @jackcowen9603
      @jackcowen9603 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@red-bd3mcobviously there’s high expectations he’s 7’5 with a jump shot and handles

  • @christianmuller292
    @christianmuller292 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Interesting part of the interview though have heard him interviewed in France.
    He puts on a hell of a lot of work and has been through a lot, just in the last year going from ASVEL to Mets92 a team that isn't going to survive because of money problems and won't be in the french league next season.
    Everything has been prepared around Wenbenyama for the NBA and he knows it with an enormous amount of pressure on him to perform.
    After years of preperation I think he knows he's arrived at a new milestone with new pressure beginning to start as all eyes will be on him when the NBA season gets under way. That's going to be another challenge, the biggest he's faced. Nothing but greatness will be asked of him and from game 1.

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Welcome to Spurs Victor Wembanyama , such a humble respectful guy, he’s going to shine in the NBA 👏👏👏👏👏🌟

  • @apollo24zz
    @apollo24zz Před 11 měsíci +39

    Can’t wait for this young man to have an incredible career in a Silver and Black Jersey 🤩 Sky the limit with this kid cuz he’s confidence is truly remarkable.

  • @op2k725
    @op2k725 Před 11 měsíci +14

    he is incredibly well spoken for his age

    • @aaronkeane2336
      @aaronkeane2336 Před 11 měsíci +3

      And in his second language. Not an easy thing to do. Seems smart and extremely focused which combined with his physique and skills should mean he's gonna be great. I think his development could be more in line with Jokic as opposed to someone like Lebron who was a superstar straight away. Think Wemby could take a while before he's posting monster stats, but over time like Jokic he'll learn how to make his team win and influence games in a big way.

    • @op2k725
      @op2k725 Před 11 měsíci

      @@aaronkeane2336 definitely! he is very fluent in english, shows his intellect. i completely agree with you about his game, it's only a matter of time before his potential is unlocked. i myself am a spurs fan so im super excited!!!

    • @brodiestephens419
      @brodiestephens419 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@op2k725I'm so happy for Spurs fans. Classy organisation that has been the gold standard for such a long time. I'm Australian, so I don't have any home-city bias in the NBA.... and for me, the Spurs organisation "deserves" to get a talent like Wemby more than any other team.

  • @ericperales4505
    @ericperales4505 Před 11 měsíci +1

    "He has reached enlightment already " 🙌🙏❤best line & jj redick knows this kid gonna be speacial

  • @rofnayn
    @rofnayn Před 11 měsíci +5

    Wise beyond his years, his talent is obvious but his mentality will be the reason no one can ever rob him of his gifts on and off the court. This is going to be a really special season I got a feeling.

  • @quantum316
    @quantum316 Před 11 měsíci +72

    Man Wemby i am really rooting for you, I am 22 years old and I feel the same way as you about basketball. We are always really expressing ourself through our game literally everyone. And there is really something bigger than Basketball. It's so big we can't even imagine it. Thank you JJ and Tommy for this great show

  • @mekostevens9265
    @mekostevens9265 Před 11 měsíci +27

    He seems like a great kid from all the interviews I have seen from him, I hope the media doesn’t mess with him because the kind of expectations people have are so unfair

  • @1Merits
    @1Merits Před 11 měsíci +3

    JJ wanted to keep the spiritual talk flowing 😂 love it.

  • @jhove5461
    @jhove5461 Před 11 měsíci +36

    Y’all don’t understand the potential this kid has as a human. Bigger than basketball. Literally.

  • @JA-jo7bl
    @JA-jo7bl Před 11 měsíci +16

    yeah this is really starting to hit for me now. i can't wait to see him in the league

  • @brendanhunter389
    @brendanhunter389 Před 11 měsíci +27

    Wemby was basically calling out players like Ben Simmons with the mentality. And that’s why I can’t wait for him to play in the nba. He knows you gotta put your all in mentally and physically

    • @jerm_
      @jerm_ Před 11 měsíci +2

      If Ben had 1/100th the mindset of Wemby he'd have a ring by now

    • @brendanhunter389
      @brendanhunter389 Před 11 měsíci

      @@jerm_ he’d be at least top 5pg in the league for sure

  • @aiv.yawehly201
    @aiv.yawehly201 Před 11 měsíci

    Bro literally articulated words i’ve been trying to put together. Man is talented physically and mentally

  • @charleshenriquez9689
    @charleshenriquez9689 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Yo JJ... you deserve that Emmy. You conducted this interview like Mike Wallace from 60 mins. Keep up the great work. I appreciate how you make Wemby feel so comfortable to open up like this to speak his mind. Maybe he should mentor Ja'(if he respects him enough to listen) If Young Mr Vic gets thru to Morant, he might be able to get one of his fans back.
    Im with you JJ.. I wanna be free in this universe too!
    Need the rest of this episode before draft day... so I can reach enlightenment as well🎉
    Word.

  • @lorenzo6777
    @lorenzo6777 Před 11 měsíci +19

    This guy is actually beyond the capabilities of a created player in 2K. JUST UNREAL ‼️

  • @kennethmcinnerney4990
    @kennethmcinnerney4990 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Love this kid!! Can’t wait to see him out and around the city!!! 🔥🙏

  • @myao96
    @myao96 Před 11 měsíci +4

    if he ends up succeeding in the league or not i think he's already achieved things that others havent. and that makes him special. truly one of one

  • @pablethetable
    @pablethetable Před 11 měsíci +1

    "I do everything I can, so I deserve what I get" god damn that's good

  • @zkik
    @zkik Před 11 měsíci +18

    Wow this kids mind is even more impressive than his length and talent. Cant wait to see him play. Legend in the making!

  • @joeknapp9162
    @joeknapp9162 Před 11 měsíci +58

    Its gotta be tough when even the people involved in your profession are awe struck by your abilities. I’m glad dude is going to the Spurs, seems like a really sweet and humble guy and they will be a grounding force for him. Hope he can build a solid relationship with Pop and Tim and that they stay in his ear throughout a long and fruitful career 🤞🏻🙏🏻💯

  • @wethabullocks4830
    @wethabullocks4830 Před 11 měsíci

    Loved his answer makes sense w his thought process

  • @BigBoyDanny123
    @BigBoyDanny123 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is amazing JJ, speechless!