Victor Wembanyama values French national team role ahead of qualifiers

Victor Wembanyama returns to the French national team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games after his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He expressed in an interview with L'Equipe's Sami Sadik that representing France means more to him than playing for the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama highlighted the intense, short duration of Olympic competitions, emphasizing the significance of moments when everything is decided quickly. As the qualifying matches approach, Wembanyama's commitment to the national team remains clear.

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