NBA star Victor Wembanyama reveals his message to Kevin Durant after the Olympics

NBA star Victor Wembanyama reveals his message to Kevin Durant after the Olympics

Victor Wembanyama is considered by many to be a future Hall of Famer.

The San Antonio Spurs superstar played for France at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

You did an excellent job and won the gold medal Game but in the end they lost to Team USA 98-87 (they won the silver medal).

Wembanyama finished the loss with 26 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal, shooting 11/19 from the field in 30 minutes of play.

After the game, the 2024 Rookie of the Year was seen talking with Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant.

In a recent interview with M6 InfoWembanyama revealed his message for Durant.

Coupling points posted the translation of what Wembanyama said (h/t X-User @Hatedzs).

Wembanyama (translated into English): “This is definitely my personal favorite from childhood. He became my favorite player… I made it clear to him that I wanted to learn from him and maybe just steal one or two of his secret techniques.”

Wembanyama finished his rookie season averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range in 71 games.

Durant is also a unique player who could potentially be an excellent mentor for Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama

November 2, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

At 35, Durant is still one of the top ten players in the NBA.

He finished last season averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range in 75 games.