San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama continues to impress his supporters with his unique off-court endeavours. While many NBA stars typically retreat to luxurious vacation spots during the offseason, Wemby opted for a different experience altogether.
Recently, Wembanyama took a remarkable journey to the historic Shaolin Temple in China. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Wembanyama explained why his time with the Shaolin monks was exactly what his body needed this offseason.
“It was a great experience. My goal going there was putting my body through things that it’s not used to doing and allowing my range of movement and strength. This was probably as very different as possible from what I’m used to doing. Kung fu. Every day. It was like a vegan temple, monastery… I was isolated.“ Wembanyama said.
Detailing Victor Wembanyama’s 10-day stay at the Shaolin Temple in China:
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) June 18, 2025
▪️Woke up at 4:30 AM to begin training
▪️Ate only vegetarian meals
▪️Played basketball with monks
▪️Jogged on the Great Wall of China & did natural, body weight exercises on the terrain
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While at the Shaolin Temple, Wembanyama focused on learning Kung Fu. In a bold move, he even chose to shave his head during this significant visit, demonstrating his commitment to embracing new challenges.
Victor Wembanyama’s All-Time NBA Starting Five
Wembanyama recently appeared on the ‘Cold as Balls’ podcast during Fanatics Fest 2025. In this enlightening conversation with Kevin Hart, he shared his selections for his all-time NBA starting five, which added a fascinating layer to the discussion.
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“I got Curry, Jordan, LeBron, Timmy, and Shaq,” Wembanyama said.
Victor Wembanyama names his all-time starting five:
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 21, 2025
PG: Stephen Curry
SG: Michael Jordan
SF: LeBron James
PF: Tim Duncan
C: Shaquille O’Neal
Thoughts on his team? 🤯
(via @CourtsideBuzzX)
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Wembanyama faced a significant obstacle this season when medical professionals diagnosed him with deep-vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. At the time of this concerning discovery, he was putting up impressive numbers, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Furthermore, he led the NBA with an impressive 3.8 blocks over the course of 46 games.
