Spurs’ ‘Poor’ Victor Wembanyama isn’t motivated by stacking money with NBA Cup win

During media availability ahead of the NBA Cup semifinal matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, a reporter asked Victor Wembanyama whether the financial bonus tied to winning the tournament motivated him. His response came with a grin and a message.

Victor Wembanyama on if the NBA Cup prize money adds extra motivation for him

“Poor Vic needs more money, right? I haven't thought about what I'm gonna do with it… Just stacking money hasn’t really been a goal of mine.”

(via @BenGolliver)

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“Poor Vic needs more money, right?” Wembanyama said. “I haven’t thought about what I’m gonna do with it. Just stacking money hasn’t really been a goal of mine.”

For a league still getting used to the NBA Cup and its cash incentives, Wembanyama’s answer felt refreshingly on-brand. The 7-foot-4 superstar has never sounded like someone chasing checks. He sounds like someone chasing mastery.

Wembanyama returned just in time for the NBA Cup semifinals after missing time earlier this season, giving the Spurs a massive boost on both ends of the floor. When he’s available, San Antonio looks different. The spacing opens up. The defense tightens. And the game tilts in ways only a generational talent can manage.

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