San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Cherishes Talks With Stars

“I have a note on my phone with questions to ask the guys, KD [Kevin Durant], ‘Bron [LeBron James],” Wembanyama said via Josh Paredes’ post on X. “”I had the chance to talk to [Nikola] Jokić for 45 minutes at All-Star [weekend]. And I’m taking notes… When I’m told something, I don’t forget it. It’s super precious, for sure.”

During the 2024-25 season, the Nuggets star spoke highly of the Spurs’ big man.

“I think he’s better this year than last year, and I think he’s going to get even better,” Jokic said. “I think he’s a special player. I think he’s one of a kind and is going to be remembered forever.”

Victor Wembanyama took a shot at the NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal

The San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama filmed an episode of the show “Cold as Balls,” hosted by famed comedian Kevin Hart. They talked about various things, but one question that Hart asked
Wemby led to the young star taking a shot at NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

Hart asked Wembanyama about his thoughts on the former Los Angeles Lakers star calling the modern NBA “soft.” The Spurs star defended the current state of the league and took a shot at O’Neal.

“Shaq has always been one of my favorite players. But one of the journalists I like the least,” Wembanyama said.

O’Neal has always been critical of how modern big men settle for long-range shots instead of using their size to dominate inside the paint. That was how big men played during Shaq’s time, but things have changed. Players are far more skilled now, since big men do more than post up and block shots.