Victor Wembanyama drops telling hint about his future with Spurs

Victor Wembanyama does not sound like he plans to demand a trade any time soon — or maybe ever.

The San Antonio Spurs star spoke candidly to reporters on Friday following his team’s 123-85 win over the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. A reporter asked Wemby in French to describe the culture in San Antonio, where he’s spent the first four seasons of his career.

Wembanyama, in his native French, explained how he felt most at home in the Alamo City compared to anywhere else he’s traveled for games.

“What I like most is the respect they show us,” Wemby said, translated via Basket News. “Sometimes I feel a little uncomfortable being placed on such a pedestal.

“I think this is really the ideal environment because even in other cities, where we’re not the home team, people aren’t as respectful. People can be very persistent or intrusive sometimes, but never here. I’d say it’s the ideal environment to spend 15 or 20 years.”

Spurs fans were already blessed with nearly 20 years of Tim Duncan, who led the team to all five of their championships. San Antonio may very well get another two decades with another franchise-altering big man in Wembanyama.

The basketball gods clearly have favorites.