Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama puts Shaolin training to use with basketball high kick

Victor Wembanyama is not just one of the most unique talents in modern NBA history. He is also one the most unique individuals in sports today. The San Antonio Spurs center is fiercely committed to his craft, but he also broadens his horizons with other hobbies and activities. Wembanyama spent more than a week at a Shaolin Temple in China last June, using the time to train his body in multiple ways. His stay included lessons in Shaolin Kung Fu, which actually came in handy in Tuesday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies.

The All-Star and two-time blocking king sprung into action during a break in between the first and second quarters. Basketballs got stuck in the net, prompting Wembanyama to unleash a high kick to knock them free. The man has many talents. His martial arts heroics translated to the court, as he scored a game-high 30 points in only 21 minutes.

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The Spurs still fell victim to Cam Spencer and the Grizzlies, squandering a four-point lead with a 1:39 left in the contest in what became a stinging 106-105 loss in the FedExForum.

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