Victor Wembanyama’s Paris Olympics act raised eyebrows! The 20-year-old, who is all set to step into his pro sophomore year, already has the league buzzing about him.

Especially, after the Frenchman walks into the NBA, like nothing’s happened, after almost beating Team USA in the Gold medal game.

Thanks to Steph Curry‘s heroics and LeBron James’ leadership, they’ve returned home with the highest honor, however, DeMar DeRozan uncovered an intriguing insight he believes about coach Greg Popovich.

Following the Tim Duncan era, Coach Pop’s Spurs have barely made any noise. Right when everyone thought the 75-year-old would retire before making an impact, his front office selected Wemby with the #1 pick. The 7 ‘4 center won the ROTY award and the hoops universe already saw the coach-player bond brewing.

While their bond helped Wembanyama ease into the NBA, did this advice-giving travel overseas? DeMar DeRozan is quite sure about Popovich’s influence in Wemby’s Olympics flurry against Team USA.

Even though LeBron James & Co. looked lethal in the Finals, the French side, at times, took the game away.

 Victor Wembanayama dropped a game-high 26 points with 7 rebounds on a losing (87-98) cause. Speaking about the Spurs center’s flurry in the Club 520 Podcast, DeRozan suspected, “The way he played in the Championship game.

He’s still a kid. Bro. But I guarantee you, he (Wemby) was on the phone with Pop that night. Know what I mean, Pop, giving him some type of insider knowledge on how to carry that.” 

Well, we can’t entirely deny the Sac Town star’s doubt. It’s definitely a justifiable skepticism.

Before Steve Kerr took over Team USA’s business, it was Greg Popovich, who coached them. The seasoned mastermind has won two Golds and a bronze medal as ‘the man’.

Even though Kerr adopts a different coaching style, Pop has watched him in closed quarters for all these years to drop the dime.

Victor Wembanyama is a feared man!

Anyway, even if Greg Popovich had given out the insights, it surely didn’t have a serious effect on the Avengers. 

However, on the other hand, Victor Wembanyama has surely acquired honor in the process. More than the respect, the young man seems to have planted fear.

Further speaking in the pod, one of the hosts threw in words like “spooky” and “monster” to describe his recent team-up with Chris Paul.

On the other hand, DeMar DeRozan did nothing but willfully acknowledge the opinion without any hesitation.

Moreover, the former Bulls forward narrated an experience where he was scared to make a lay-up even though Wemby was on the other side of the rim! The star added, “I just knew he had the recovery length to be able to fu–ing block whatever I throw up!” 

It’s not only just a 15-season experienced forward but also another vet, who recently shared his experience playing against the young gun.

 Bulls center, Nikola Vucevic, said, “There were times when I got to the basket, made a move that worked against everyone, took the shot—and he just blocked it.

You can’t see the hoop because of him!” Victor Wembanyama has undeniably made an immense impact in Year 1.

Can we see it grow multifold in the coming years? Let us know your predictions below.