Overview

• Workouts at Olajuwon’s Houston-area ranch emphasized footwork, leverage and post technique, yielding a personalized take on the Hall of Famer’s signature move.
• Wembanyama called the lessons natural and inspiring and said he would like to train with Olajuwon again.
• His regimen extended to a Shaolin temple in China with meditation plus cross-training in kung fu and soccer.
• Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama’s deliberate approach to improving as both player and person.
• He also sought leadership insight from Kevin Garnett and said last season’s blood clots shaped his drive before declaring he had “maxed out” his offseason.