NBA – The big update on Wembanyama’s future: “If some fear that he…

The Spurs beaten again this Sunday, the situation remains difficult for Gregg Popovich’s men. Fans are worried about the rest of the season, while others fear the worst for Victor Wembanyama’s future. Already. Journalist Tom Petrini therefore wanted to reassure them.

4 victories for 21 defeats, this is the very gloomy record of Spurs after 25 matches in mid-December. It’s not glorious, to the point where Gregg Popovich’s men should still have a good place in the draft next June.

A way to get a talented young player back, sure, but let’s just say the process to get there is exhausting for the players… as well as the fanbase.

For Victor Wembanyama, known for his desire to win, we imagine that it is not easy to live with. He didn’t expect to win the title in his rookie campaign, but he probably hoped for better.

The good news is that he still has full confidence in Spurs. The franchise is going in the right direction, but it is important to give this roster time according to him.

The necessary reminder regarding the future of Wembanyama

A departure is not on the agenda and even if there is frustration, Wemby fully intends to spend his career in Texas if possible. However, some Spurs supporters fear the worst with the string of defeats. Journalist Tom Petrini, on Twitter (henceforth X), therefore wanted to reassure them with a reminder.

For anyone worried Wemby will get impatient and leave, his rookie contract is four years and a rookie max extension for five years will make him a free agent in 2032, which is like three presidential elections from now.

— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) December 18, 2023

For fans who fear that Wemby will get impatient and leave, know that his rookie contract is for 4 years and an extension to a maximum of 5 years will make him a free agent in 2032, which is equivalent to 3 presidential elections.

In short: Wembanyama is far from leaving Spurs. Firstly because the Frenchman has been happy since his arrival in Texas, defeats or not, then because his contract will not end for an eternity.

And even if he thinks about leaving, say in 2030, we imagine that Spurs will do everything to give him a reason to stay. The supporters can rest assured on that front.

Victor Wembanyama is not going anywhere, even if some supporters seem worried according to Tom Petrini. No problem to report to Spurs, who suspected that this season was going to be difficult. The next few years will be different.