That’s done. There wasn’t really any suspense, it was only a matter of time, but it’s now done: Victor Wembanyama has signed his contract. The giant (2.24m) from Ile-de-France is now officially a player of the San Antonio Spurs. The duration of the contract has not been specified, but we know that it is a two-year commitment, renewable for a third, then a fourth season at the discretion of the Texas club. A priori, it will feel around 50 M€ over the four years. Author of a season with 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3 average blocks with Boulogne-Levallois in 2022-23, “Wemby” is expected as the white wolf in San Antonio and in the NBA . First Frenchman number 1 in the NBA Draft, he will make his debut in his new colors in a handful of days, during the Summer League in Las Vegas.
On the other hand, it will be necessary to wait before (re) seeing Victor Wembanyama in the jersey of the France team. After having honored his first three capes during the past season, the native of Chesnay declined the invitation of the coach, Vincent Collet, for the 2023 World Cup which will take place in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines (25 August-September 10). “A necessary sacrifice”, swears the person concerned, who will however be on deck at the Olympics.
