Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season fitter and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.
The 2.21-meter Frenchman, who was rookie of the year in the 2023-2024 season, was forced to shut down his season in February when deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder was discovered.
Wembanyama, 21, told reporters at the Spurs' media day he had used the time off to increase his strength through "brutal" training.
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