Overview
- Victor Wembanyama will not play for France in the FIBA World Cup this summer so he can prepare for his first NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.
- Wembanyama made the decision after consulting with friends, his medical team, and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
- Wembanyama still plans to play in the NBA Summer League in July but wants to limit games to focus on development and health.
- France is expected to still compete as a favorite at the World Cup without Wembanyama.
- Wembanyama intends to play for France at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.