Overview

• Wembanyama spent the full 10 days living at the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou, shaving his head, wearing traditional robes and following a monk’s routine of qigong, kung-fu training and seated meditation.
• He paused other travel plans and declined media interviews to fully immerse himself in Shaolin traditions alongside resident monks.
• His cultural journey in China also included visits to the Great Wall and sampling local cuisine as part of a broader exploration beyond basketball.
• The Spurs star has returned to light weight-lifting and on-court drills under careful supervision but remains off full-contact play as he continues rehabbing his February DVT injury.
• Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green praised Wembanyama’s commitment to his beliefs and sent his well-wishes for the big man’s health.