Dec 5, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Injured San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) talks with forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Jeremy Sochan Reacts to Viral Victor Wembanyama Video

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 10:49 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is coming off an incredible sophomore campaign, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game with 47.6/35.2/63.6 shooting splits, taking a significant leap from his rookie year.

Now, over a month into his 2025 offseason, the 21-year-old phenom is making his way around the world. Wembanyama recently spent ten days in China on a type of spiritual retreat, which included shaving his head and learning a fighting technique. A new video of him training martial arts during his time in China has gone viral.

WEMBANYAMA FIGHTING A SHAOLIN MONK pic.twitter.com/8xPVgT4cBA
— Legen Hoops (@LegenHoops) June 23, 2025

This video has amassed well over 400,000 views across multiple accounts sharing it, and Wembanyama's teammate, Jeremy Sochan, even responded to it.

Via Jeremy Sochan: "Watch out now…"

Watch out now… https://t.co/lZO3yeezPV
— Jeremy Sochan (@JeremySochan) June 24, 2025

Wembanyama, standing at 7-foot-3, would undoubtedly be a very intimidating fighter, but he is likely glad he chose basketball. However, it sounds like he got plenty of training in during his time in China.

At the recent Fanatics Fest in New York, Wembanyama made his first public appearance since returning from China and revealed that he was training in kung fu every day.

"With the monks, I tried to put my body through different things that I've never done before," Wembanyama said. "...I wanted to widen my range of movements. This was probably as different as possible from what I'm used to doing. So, kung fu every day."

KUNG FU WEMBY: Victor Wembanyama did Kung Fu with the monks everyday in China pic.twitter.com/3flcYEzg1R
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) June 21, 2025

Wembanyama's goal to strengthen his body and expand his range of movements is an incredible goal, especially for such a tall and lanky player. Wembanyama is only 21 years old, and as he continues to grow and train, he will get even better.

This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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