Victor Wembanyama's Road to NBA Stardom | Pass the Rock (Season 2, Ep. 8)

Wembanyama entered the season as one of the most touted prospects in NBA history. While he acknowledges the hype, he knows it can only get him so far.
“Prospect is something that’s about to become real, it doesn’t matter really. I’m trying to become the best in the league right now” Wembanyama said.
With his size and skillset, the pressure has been on Wembanyama every step of the way. He’s been compared to the likes of the NBA’s best since a young age. However, it’s the mental side of things that sets Wembanyama apart.
“You don’t do nothing with that body if you don’t have the right mind”, Wembanyama said.
After leading all rookies in points (21.4), rebounds (10.6), and blocks (3.6) during his debut season, Wembanyama collected Kia NBA Rookie of the Year honors on Monday. He credits his relationship with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich as a component of his success.
“He’s the one person in the world who can give the best basketball advice,” Wembanyama said.
A five-time champion and the Spurs’ coach for over 28 seasons, Popovich has provided invaluable experience for Wembanyama.
“He gets it. He’s not intimidated by anything and he knows he needs to do work … he’s been lauded for a long time, this attention didn’t just happen to him,” Popovich said.
“He realizes that’s all a fantasy and what matters is him becoming the best player he can be. That’s called character.”
Wembanyama is just scratching the surface of his potential, propelled by his mindset to keep improving daily.
“I’ve learned more in the past three months than I have in my whole basketball life before,” he said.
The first seven episodes of the second season of Pass The Rock focused on Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton , New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren.

[@PRDAC123]

I wish him a long career without any major injuries. Watching the Spurs this season even with all those losses was so fun because of this man. Pop you know what to do this offseason.

[@davidvincent380]

this offseason Wemby is busy winning the olympics ;-)

[@KadeForever]

@@davidvincent380 USA vs France but USA takes it

[@write-only]

​@@KadeForeverin your opinion would France have had a shot if Embiid had played for them instead?

[@KadeForever]

@@write-only they have a shot now and would be even better if Embiid played, but the USA is too stacked from top to bottom, it would be a massive failure if they don’t get the gold medal.

[@write-only]

@@KadeForever maybe the FIBA rules? ;)

[@draftyart8842]

In France I watch NBA games because this man ❤

[@4_kingss]

In San Antonio, we watch basketball because of him too❤ 🇫🇷

[@4_kingss]

Buy his jersey! $300 you won’t regret it 10-15 years from now. I bought his jersey #1 ☝🏼

[@stanlexii4846]

je suis le 100 hhaha ;) Go Nanterres !

[@write-only]

Victor. Everyone, your teammates, your team, your fans, your opponents, your rivals, us here in the comment section, we all want to see you become the greatest. You unify behind a common goal. And we're so privileged to watch along.

[@PanagiotisAraujo11]

Victor is not just a prospect,he is the most unique basketball player ever,he's a phenomenon!

[@ricaymrick106]

from France i knew sacrifice my sleep every 2 night was going to be worth every second what a season i've had the privilege to witness and the olympics incoming and next year September exhibition game in France w/ Spurs what a time Merci le Vic

[@TheBallsbreakers]

Happy for you Frenchies!

[@vitalsecucom]

yep, du premier au dernier match, on n'a pas beaucoup dormi 🙃

[@rajmathew6220]

Should be DPOY too. We just saw a reminder yesterday that even without Gobert, the Wolves are still the top defensive team and can beat the Nuggets at home.

[@Arthur-bl9xq]

Defensive of player year

[@PRDAC123]

I might be glazing but I kinda agree

[@talsonkyle0804]

Defensive of Player Year

[@bleeperton181]

look at precedent. Almost every year it goes to a rim-protecting big on a contender. Should it be that way? Maybe yes, maybe no, the argument could be made. But to completely disregard precedent wouldn't be good. Like Wemby said, Gobert can get it this year, but then it's Wemby's turn

[@tristmas6458]

💯 !!!!

[@jameswhitley3402]

"Victor Wembanyama is trained to be unique" This guy can't even drink yet you can tell he's really mature for his age.

[@joachimmahoudeaux8619]

Depends.. in France he can 😂

[@angiewilliams8472]

NNNNOOOOOOOO,.. HE'S NNNOOOTTT TRAINED,.. TO BE UNIQUE!!! HE'S JUST IS, BECAUSE,.. HE'S BEING HIMSELF,.. FROM WITHIN,.. THAT'S ALL!!!

[@angiewilliams8472]

HE WAS, JUST,.. RAISED RIGHT,.. & IT CARRIED ON,.. FROM WITHIN, SO,.. HE'S ACTUALLY JUST BEING HIMSELF!!! & I KNOW THIS, BECAUSE,.. I'M THE EXACT SAME WAY,.. WE ARE VERY MUCH SSOOO A LOT ALIVE, BUT,.. I'M JUST, SO,.. MUCH OLDER THAN HIM!!! I'M OLD ENOUGH TO BE HIS MOTHER, & THEM SOME, BUT,.. LOOK YOUNG ENOUGH,.. TO BE HIS BIG SISTER!!! IT'S CCCRRRAAAZZZYYY!!!

[@amazingajay1993]

@@angiewilliams8472 da fuq is this yap?

[@VenGxJon]

@@angiewilliams8472 what drugs are you on lol.

[@Byce9]

from Spain , this player it's scary hahaha, cant wait to see him with France

[@ilovewithcaution]

Spurs fans are truly lucky to have such a unique prospect who’s not only talented but mature to lead the team

[@Nikanae9090]

Pop so pro at coaching he reminds me of being new at a Job. He knows everything and kindly guiding Wemby into becoming a perfect number 1 player.

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Wemby activates "Instant Kill" mode.

[@TrainsandTrucksProductions]

I can’t wait to see what Wemby does next season

[@davidvincent380]

I can't wait to see what Wemby does this summer with Gobert and the others

[@koSein.]

I think this might be the most important off-season of his career ngl. If he can make a Luka-esque sophomore-jump, he'll be well on his way to best in the world imo.

[@EinhanderPilotSantos]

This man is to reignite the NBA and I'm all for it!!

[@christodesclux5863]

This new generation is in such good hands. Ant-man, Victor, Luka, Tatum, LaMelo. The Talent is at an all time high and I love watching it!

[@Fauxcault_]

Come on man, I like LaMelo's game too but he doesn't belong on that list, at least not quite yet

[@christodesclux5863]

@@Fauxcault_ Not wrong, but bros on a path like Curry was on. Weak ankles and lots of people being skeptical at first, but the potential is there! It just sucks the front office at Charlotte is terrible.

[@4_kingss]

I love this guy!!!!! So glad I got his jersey before his historic rookie season! Love you wemby

[@siphillis]

Kareem is really the only comp that makes sense to me. There's a strength-of-individuality and meticulous nature that feels in-sync between the two. They aren't trying to just win games. They're expressing their very essence through basketball.

[@Peroriperora]

100%

[@laman8914]

We are no fans of the Spurs. Never watched Spurs NBA highlights before Wemby arrived in the NBA. Since then, we have watched every Spurs NBA Highlights, irrespective if they won or lost. Just wanted to see how he played and enjoy his creativity and intelligence. The one thing we saw that was a 'weakness' in his rookie season, were those turnovers. We hope he can bring those down and make better passing decisions.

[@shaw6405]

Well I would call you a Spurs fan now! Welcome

[@julien7705]

Last time I had the same feeling and happiness was for MJ in the 90’s!!! This guy could be in the same category! Hope he will stay in good shape with no injuries.

[@Mandozen]

Wishing Wemby a very long and successful NBA career. I like how he’s humble and very self-aware. He’s very mature also and that’s very refreshing to see for someone like him especially with all the hype surrounding him.

[@rodelyou8498]

Congrats Victor🇵🇭

[@zephunion]

Ikaw ba to Keldon? 😂

[@ziplockbaggies8707]

Current 👽 , future 🐐

[@2ClutchCee]

Destined to be a spur! You represent the culture so well, keep getting better and better young fella

[@Ari3558]

This dude is one of a kind

[@larryhicks1321]

He’ll be in the MVP conversation NEXT SEASON !!!

[@tangerinemists]

awww loved all the glimpses we got of Vic with all his trainers, Pop, and Jeremy :’)

[@Odero123]

We got this generational player before GTA 6

[@idrnabil4364]

this documentary is epic

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Victor of the year

[@d7oomy462]

I LOVE WEMBY 👽👽👽❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

4:25 man victor understands, look at how aware this man is, look at the wisdom in his words. victor is the real deal

[@Wardell0043]

I feel like they knew he would be ROTY even when he wasn’t even in the league yet

[@jonathanbabich7669]

Wemby will be the 🐐

[@Yooooo91]

Well deserved 👽

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

FREAK NATURE 7'5, 8 wingspan point guard skills 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@santiagomejia4713]

*7'4

[@theparisiancorner9622]

13:33 I love this French way to get acknowledgement: shake my hand Pop ! I am Parisian and so proud of our Victor ! Vive la France, vive la France et vive Victor !

[@mitchDP13]

Merci @NBA de nous mettre les voix en 🇲🇫...Vraiment top !

[@christianisaac9327]

Wemby is my idol 🐐

[@avivbeker8138]

ROCKSTAR 🤩

[@lovely2889]

🔥🔥🔥

[@avo2450]

He will lead the league in pts Reb assists steals and blocks mvp Dpoy finals mvp and championship all in one year

[@user-ex8vq9iv2h]

The goat

[@Sectrix2pp]

Yeah he could be, I already got him higher all time than the bums of the 90s

[@KadeForever]

@@Sectrix2pp calling them bums is crazy disrespectful 😭

[@KadeForever]

@@Sectrix2pp you probably be using Jordan and AI on 2k and talking crazy

[@iaminhuman9357]

👽=🐐

[@Kks-00]

Jeremy is always snacking when we see behind the scenes content 😂

[@RJCE420]

Slim Duncan👽 GO! SPURS! GO!

[@MARCOS-ib2eg]

Extremely hyped

[@write-only]

And rightly so

[@leonkong4295]

YEAHHHHHHHHH

[@serge6885]

Next goat

[@GameplayTubeYT]

Wemby UniGOAT

[@GeneG432]

Merci pour les voix en Français 🥰

[@sam-vx4cb]

Wembenyama DPOY team 👇👽

[@Noe21__]

🇫🇷merci

[@joshuaheseddemetria6369]

Eeeyyyyy🔥

[@duxdsg4684]

Merci de l'avoir fait en français

[@krysstark5103]

Ou pas 😅

[@aspleen1102]

🔥👍

[@apollo24zz]

Can’t Wait Until Wembanyama lead The San Antonio Spurs to The NBA Summit Once Again 💪🏽

[@Leg3nd_0359]

MA GOAT

[@dubsalmighty]

warriors legend victor wembanyama

[@stannistargaryen]

Yeah he looked like a legend when he played the warriors he was having a block party.

[@FTO9797]

The next face of the nba has already been chosen, they don’t make videos like this for jus any rookie or young player

[@darfoggy1644]

Believe the hype

[@christianabesamis4155]

Damn, every time I see him it reminds of what a alien looks like.

[@UEFN_PROMO]

👽

[@SalomeLuna69]

7:34 says EVERYTHING

[@jinfizz9896]

So this is the first dance.

[@laurentmendibixta5992]

En France tout pourrait aller a vau-l'eau ,on aura toujours notre Wemby ♥♥♥Un salut à tous les francophones !

[@joachimmahoudeaux8619]

Ouais heureusement que l’on a Vic, Léon et Féfé pour nous redonner un peu foi en la jeunesse, quand on voit comment elle part en sucette ici 😢

[@julien7705]

@@joachimmahoudeaux8619je suis bien d’accord avec vous, ma génération de Quadra court des marathons tandis que les jeunes deviennent obèses a vu d’œil sur les plages , que s’est il passé en seulement 20 ans ??? 😢

[@write-only]

​@@julien7705smartphones.

[@jokeur6996]

cant wait for the next seasons to see how much he'll grow

[@ericjoel2059]

Mamba mentality

[@mtbplus4479]

just like kobe said nothing beats getting drafted thats how i know hes gonna be great

[@Covaslookout]

2 more season the Spur you to be contenders the chip!

[@aguiaman1271]

15:14 come on dude Vicent Wembanyama...

[@nafikhan13-4-23]

wow

[@blackscreenature]

12:39 one of the rare assist of Sochan to Wemby 🤣

[@guythatlovespotato]

Im sad that he didnt win DPOY...

[@MrEwol]

😀 Wemby!

[@tristmas6458]

DPOTY !

[@cjprodplay]

Wow! Wemby ap fè byen! Mwen pa ka tann pou m wè sa li pral fè annapre. ¡No puedo esperar a ver qué hará en los próximos años! Outra coisa, kiel mi alvenis ĉi tien 45 seconds after it was made? I don't know! (Yes, yes. I am bilingual)

[@Arthur-bl9xq]

Tf

[@2ClutchCee]

you speaking alien rn 😂😂

[@cjprodplay]

props to google translate 😂

[@ludoviclafeuillade8926]

Wemby😊

[@jasonholloway4162]

He is the first ever 1,2,3,4,and 5 pointshootingforwardcenterYAMA 😂

[@aWealthyHuman]

Hey NBA, will you Create a video of every Wemby point of the season. Please 🙏

[@JG-mg3if]

“If my ability is to be the greatest, then theirs no option but to be the Greatest” Vic be having some stone cold bars..

[@Daofro0]

Defensive PLAYER of the year 🗣️ 🙌 @NBA Be safe and healthy always Victor. God bless on your journey in life.

[@bjmalvar3839]

Still waiting for a Rockets to be featured🚀

[@romanrar8836]

здаров

[@NinoJoy]

Did they have him re-record in post-prod what he already said in interviews ? that's weird. Edit: oops my bad it's a.i dub in french automaticly

[@BrooklynGoats-zf7ho]

Imaginative Wemby had the Giannis build

[@carcasscarno6082]

254 blocks dommage que le titre de Dpoy ne prenne pas en compte le coté individuel .

[@subschnee4573]

Mais enfin ça rest en France. Pour les prochaines années...

[@jonathanratel3150]

ALIEN 🇨🇵💪👽

[@user-tj5vg5gz8l]

ey

[@user-ye8gk3iu1m]

Wth!! He backflip

[@write-only]

Many do in the NBA

[@user-ye8gk3iu1m]

@@write-only what impressive is backflipping in that kind of body

[@user-ye8gk3iu1m]

@@write-only you can't see boban or Yao Ming doing that

[@JM-js8rj]

ROTY + DPOY

[@eurodney]

Faixa de áudio no KZbin. Isso eu me impressionei!

[@CASEYAylward_206]

This dude possibly had more hype then Lebron

[@alainluajr]

V 1 C T 👽 R

[@Leonzenain]

le doublage is scary 🤣

[@PREDICT_SPORT]

Ez predict

[@naviboiirefit102]

Look at all these glazers💀💀💀

[@syl3556-gs1zx]

Great video, too bad there are no French subtitles

[@migol1984]

"That's the empire state building, right?" What are you like 19?

[@cano9548]

Sorry melo but he’s the real rare one

[@milw0ky]

perturbant le doublage français

[@user-lv7sv4hh5z]

Mais carrément Le doublage et les voix sont tellement perturbantes

[@Kardlavy]

installez-vous confortablement et prenez des pop-corn, ce ne sont que les balbutiements de cette technologie 😛. Pour l'instant j'avoue qu'on dirait que le mixeur et le grille pain se sont mis à avoir une conversation

[@nialljohn510]

Tittle funny seeing as Vic teammates berly pass the rock to him

[@JG-mg3if]

Damn Vic got robbed for the DPY. The Wolf are a top notch defense with or without Gobert ..