By Mikey Rouleau | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2024-06-23 04:09:04
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文班谈论了他的首个赛季，以及最终的目标：赢得2024年奥运会金牌。
我们都知道，文班很少接受一对一采访。他对媒体时间非常谨慎。因此，当他真正坐下来与某人交谈时，总是值得关注，尤其是像与法国记者奥黛丽·克雷斯波-马拉的独家专访这样的采访。
6月16日周日，文班与奥黛丽聊了不到12分钟。由于这次采访是法语进行的，这给维克带来了额外的一层舒适感，也引出了许多令人难以置信的洞察。让我们深入探讨。
奥黛丽首先问他关于“外星人”这个昵称的问题。这位20岁的年轻人说，他喜欢这个昵称，因为它代表着他与众不同的目标。他希望自己的人生充满原创性，开辟自己的道路。他补充道，“我希望这个名字有一天能百分百适合我。”这暗示着，我们目前所见只是他未来的冰山一角。
谈话随后转向了他的家人。文班分享了一些关于他兄弟姐妹的有趣细节。他的姐姐伊芙·文班亚马(Eve Wembanyama)在法国国家队替补席上，这增加了两个文班亚马可能会在2024年巴黎奥运会上参赛的可能性。
关于他的父母，他提到了他们坚定不移的支持以及给予他的自由。在12或13岁时，维克意识到NBA是一个现实的梦想，这促使他和父母一起牺牲一切去实现它。然而，他们的支持并不局限于篮球。他说：“如果我选择不同的职业，比如成为一名会计师，他们也会全力支持我。”
作为一个有名的高个子并不总是容易的。他以他自己的方式跑步，这对他的身体造成了很大的负担，文班承认他的背经常疼痛，他的身体比普通人更容易告诉他停止跑步。有些人喜欢在街上漫步来放松身心，但文班却做不到。每次他走路时，他都会面对对他独特身高的反应。他提到，当人们拿他的身高开玩笑时，“这会让人厌烦”。
这位法国人来到NBA并非为了奢华的生活方式。他享受安静的夜晚，沉浸在最喜欢的虚构书籍中。在某些城市，他所受到的关注会非常侵入性。他回忆起纽约的侵入性，提到他曾被一位收藏家在半夜叫醒，要求签名。目前尚不清楚这是否发生在纽约，但这种关注确实很有挑战性。
幸运的是，他来到了一座尊重他隐私的城市。文班提到了圣安东尼奥的特别之处，并指出他与粉丝和当地人的关系是真诚的。从他在那里的第一年开始，这种纽带就很明显，帮助他保持脚踏实地。
采访最后展望了2024年巴黎奥运会。文班表达了为法国效力对他来说是多么特别。身穿国家队制服，尤其是在祖国作战，是一种骄傲。当被问及他对奥运会的目标时，维克迅速回答：“赢得一切。”他的竞争力达到了顶峰，全世界都应该注意到了——法国已经准备好了赢。
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Insights from Wembanyama’s exclusive interview with Audrey Crespo-Mara
Wemby talked about his first season and, his ultimate goal of winning the 2024 Olympic gold.
By now, we know that Wembanyama doesn’t often do one-on-one interviews. He’s very selective about his time with the media. Therefore, when he does sit down with someone, it’s always worth tuning in, especially for an exclusive interview with French journalist Audrey Crespo-Mara.
On Sunday, June 16th, Wemby spent just under 12 minutes chatting with Audrey. Given that this interview was in French, it brought an extra level of comfort for Vic, leading to some incredibly insightful revelations. Let’s dive in.
Audrey began by asking him about his nickname, the “alien.” The 20-year-old said he loved the nickname because it represents his goal of being different. He wants his life to be original, carving his own path. He added, “I hope the name suits me 100% one day,” suggesting that what we’ve seen so far is just a glimpse of what’s to come.
The conversation then turned to his family. Wemby shared interesting tidbits about his siblings. His sister Eve Wembanyama is on the reserve national French team, raising the possibility that two Wembanyamas might compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Regarding his parents, he mentioned their unwavering support and the freedom they provided him. At the age of 12 or 13, Victor realized that the NBA was a realistic dream, prompting him and his parents to sacrifice everything to achieve it. However, their support wasn’t limited to basketball. He said, “If I chose a different career, like becoming an accountant, they would support me fully.”
Being a famous tall person isn’t always easy. Running the way he does takes a toll on his body, and Wemby admitted his back often hurts and his body tells him to stop running more than the average person. While some people enjoy strolling down the street to unwind, that’s not an option for Wemby. Every time he walks, he faces reactions to his unique size. He mentioned that “it gets old” when people make jokes about his height.
The Frenchman isn’t in the NBA for the glamorous lifestyle. He enjoys quiet evenings, getting lost in his favorite fiction books. The attention he receives in certain cities can be very intrusive. He recalled how intrusive New York was, mentioning he was once woken up in the middle of the night by a collector seeking his autograph. It’s unclear if this happened in New York, but this kind of attention is challenging.
Fortunately, he landed in a city that respects his privacy. Wemby mentioned how special San Antonio is, noting that his relationships with fans and locals feel genuine. From his first year there, it’s clear that the bond is real, helping him stay grounded.
The interview concluded with a look ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Wemby expressed how special it is for him to play for France. Wearing the national colors, especially on home soil, is a source of pride. When asked about his goals for the Olympics, Vic quickly responded, “Win it all.” His competitiveness is at its peak, and the rest of the world should be on notice - France is here to win.
By Mikey Rouleau, via Pounding The Rock