All-Star San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is gearing up to take a major leap in his third NBA season. His dedication to his craft can be evinced in his physical evolution.
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While speaking with actor/comedian Kevin Hart on the latter's show "Cold As Balls," Wembanyama revealed that he has packed on some serious muscle since he was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
"I gained probably like 30 pounds," Wembanyama said. "Holy s---!" exclaimed Hart.
A new-look Wembanyama
When talk briefly turned serious, Hart asked the 7-foot-5 center how he was navigating the midseason departure of Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich due to a stroke in 2024-25.
"[Of] course it's always sad and shocking when something like this happens, but he keeps inspiring us," Wembanyama said of Popovich's exit. Then-interim head coach Mitch Johnson is now the Spurs' new head coach.
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In 46 contests last year, the 21-year-old Frenchman averaged 24.3 points on .476/.352/.836 shooting splits, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, 3.7 assists and 1.1 swipes per.
Wembanyama's sophomore NBA season was cut short in February, when he incurred a blood clot in his right shoulder.
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