
Victor Wembanyama expressed his eagerness to return to high-stakes games, stating he is 'as ready as you can be' and reflecting on the significance of these moments in his career. He highlighted that dreaming of playoffs is a childhood aspiration for many players.
Tom Osborn: Wemby said he's "missed playing in high-stakes games" and that's he's "as ready as you can be." "These moments," he said, "it's really what you work on all year, but also your whole career coming here. We're dreaming of playoffs as kids before we come here."
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Victor Wembanyama stated he has missed playing in high-stakes games and feels ready for the challenges ahead.
High-stakes games are significant as they represent the culmination of years of hard work and the realization of childhood dreams of competing in the playoffs.

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