Victor Wembanyama has been sending messages for several days. With a strong argument as a common thread: defense matters. Specifically, the French player took advantage of the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (127-95) to dispel a common misconception about the NBA.
Some observers, especially in Europe, tend to underestimate the level of defense in the NBA. But the French prodigy does not share this view. Currently in his 3rd year in the League, the Spurs’ forward has debunked this misconception.
“Before coming here, I heard a lot of people say that no one plays defense in the NBA anymore. Or that there simply is no defense in this league. I heard a lot of that before coming here, but it’s simply not true.”
“The players are just very good… In reality, people defend in the NBA and there is a lot of work behind it. I was surprised by the dedication of the staff when I arrived here. And I heard that from other franchises. Franchises that win, franchises that didn’t win.”
“And we weren’t winning much at the time. People really defend in the NBA and prepare a lot for it,” Victor Wembanyama emphasized.
Defense certainly represents an important aspect of the game. In the regular season, teams’ defensive level can sometimes be inconsistent. But to aim for the NBA title, it is a fundamental element.
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