Summary
Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs, spent 10 days training with monks at the Shaolin Temple in China last summer. He said the unique training helped strengthen muscles he hadn’t used before, making him more resilient as he prepares for his NBA playoff debut.
Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama is 22 years old and plays center for the San Antonio Spurs.
- He is 7 feet 4 inches tall and is seen as a unique talent in the NBA.
- Wembanyama trained for 10 days with monks at the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou, China.
- He wanted to develop his body to reach his full potential as a basketball player.
- The monk training targeted muscles his usual workouts did not, helping him become stronger.
- Wembanyama was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- He won Rookie of the Year and is a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time blocks champion.
- The San Antonio Spurs made the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19 and will start their playoff run soon.
