When I need advice, I know I can turn on my sister, my brother, my parents. They always have good advices.
I have a really security feeling about being well surounded," said Wembanyama.
The 6-foot-9 player described himself as a highly versatile and creative asset on the court, a trait he attributes to his late start in the sport.
"I think I'm a very versatile player. I can play multiple positions and also defend on multiple positions.
And since I started late, I had to work on every aspect of my game.
What makes me a good player today is the way I worked on every aspect of the game.
Like I improve on everything, on shooting, on handle, on passing, on defense. And I think that's what makes me and will make me a good player.
I think that's the versatility and being creative on the court, not having like limits and all the mind work about the game," said Wembanyama.
From Handball to Basketball
Before dedicating himself to basketball in 2021 at the age of 14, Wembanyama spent his youth playing a different sport entirely.
"No, I was playing handball. I started basketball in 2021 when I was 14," said Wembanyama.
He noted that handball was highly popular in his hometown, prompting him to play alongside his friends for five years before the COVID-19 lockdown altered his athletic path.
"I used to play handball. I started when I was eight, so pretty young.
