Victor Wembanyama’s rise has already been one of the most remarkable stories in modern basketball, but his latest offseason training might have just put the league on notice.
In a recent Instagram post, the 7’4” San Antonio Spurs phenom shared a collage of his “summer shenanigans,” and tucked between pictures with celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Daniel Radcliffe was something far more intriguing: footage of him training with Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett.
This development follows a pattern that shows how seriously Wembanyama is taking his evolution. Earlier in the summer, he was spotted working out with Kevin Garnett, one of the fiercest competitors and defensive masterminds in NBA history.
Last year, he spent time under the wing of Jamal Crawford to sharpen his ball-handling and guard-like creativity. And in an unconventional twist, Wemby even trained with Shaolin monks in China, focusing on discipline, meditation, and physical resilience.
It’s a wild mix, the footwork and post mastery of Olajuwon, the intensity and leadership of Garnett, the craft of Crawford, and the spiritual toughness of Shaolin training. Few young players, if any, have ever blended such diverse influences.
And make no mistake: the results are already showing. In his second season, even with injuries limiting him to 46 games, Wembanyama averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game.
He was virtually locked in for Defensive Player of the Year before his season was cut short, and by his third year, he is already considered the best defensive force in the league and, by many, a top-10 player overall.
Adding Olajuwon to his list of mentors could be the final piece in making him unstoppable. “The Dream” built a legacy on unmatched footwork, balance, and counter moves in the post. For a player like Wembanyama, who already possesses guard skills in a giant’s frame, learning from Hakeem could give him the ability to dominate inside while keeping defenders terrified on the perimeter.
From Garnett, Wemby seems to be absorbing more than just technical lessons. Pictures and clips from their workouts show the 2008 champion talking passionately, while Wemby listens intently.
KG was known for his mindset as much as his game, the demand to compete on every possession, the edge that turned talent into dominance. That attitude is exactly what the young Spurs star needs as he transitions from promising phenom into franchise cornerstone.
The Shaolin monks brought something different to his preparation. Their training emphasizes not just physical endurance but also mental control, breathing, patience, and the ability to find strength in calmness. For someone like Wembanyama, already under immense pressure and scrutiny, that kind of mental resilience could be as important as any basketball skill.
Then there’s the cultural side of his summer. Whether it’s hanging with Snoop Dogg or joking around with Radcliffe, yes, Harry Potter himself, Wembanyama seems at ease with fame. That balance of work, recovery, and personality makes him all the more dangerous. He isn’t just a towering big man; he’s a global star, learning from every angle.
The message from his offseason is clear: Victor Wembanyama isn’t satisfied with being a top-10 player. He’s chasing the number one spot. With Olajuwon’s wisdom, Garnett’s fire, Shaolin discipline, and his own freakish gifts, the league has reason to worry. As fans have already started to say, the league is in danger.
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