San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s absolutely wild 7’4″ frame is apparently a lot better for shutting down opponents on the court than it is for hitting up theme park rides. Wemby himself told reporters on Monday that he was flat-out unable to join his teammates on rides at Six Flags last weekend, which is just wild when you think about it.
When Being Too Tall Is Actually a Problem
Picture this: you’re 7’4″, one of the most unique athletes in the world, and you’re just trying to hang out with your squad. Nope. Wembanyama’s height meant he couldn’t safely get on the rides. “I can’t do it safely, so I’d rather not do it,” he said, according to Spurs Nation. He added the kicker: “I didn’t pass the height requirement.” That’s not something you hear often about an NBA player! Videos were even shared on social media showing Wemby and his Spurs teammates, including Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, visiting Six Flags Fiesta Texas last Sunday. This wasn’t the only team bonding trip either, as the Spurs also trained together in Paris earlier this summer.
From Roller Coasters to NBA Finals
But let’s be real, Wemby’s height is usually an advantage, and a massive one at that. Last season, the dude led the entire NBA in blocks for a third straight campaign, which is just insane. He snagged his first Defensive Player of the Year nod and, to top it all off, led the Spurs all the way to the NBA Finals. So yeah, while he might miss out on a few roller coasters, that 7’4″ frame is absolutely game-changing when it comes to basketball.
Wembanyama is looking to build on that incredible run when he and the Spurs tip off their regular season on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Get ready, because the show is about to start, even if he can’t enjoy every amusement park attraction along the way.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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