Victor Wembanyama makes bold statement on his NBA future

Victor Wembanyama addressed a gathering on June 5, asserting his ambition to become the NBA's leading face. The 7-foot-4 player, who is recovering from a blood clot, emphasized that he will not let the league choose its next star. Wembanyama's declaration comes as the NBA anticipates the retirements of prominent players such as LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant in the coming years. His determination to take on this role highlights the league's need for new stars as it faces a pivotal transition.

• 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — “I’m not gonna give basketball a choice of who the …