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Why Victor Wembanyama's habit in the ‘funniest locker room’ left Chris Paul so puzzled
TL;DR
Chris Paul, after retiring from the NBA, shared a humorous story about Victor Wembanyama's unique habit of bringing a book to the training room, contrasting with typical young players' phone usage.
Key points
- Chris Paul has retired from the NBA after 21 seasons.
- Victor Wembanyama brings a book to the training room.
- Paul shared stories about the Spurs' locker room culture.
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After 21 seasons on the court, legendary point guard Chris Paul has officially retired from the NBA. Known as a "first-ballot" Hall of Famer, he is widely considered one of the best leaders to ever play the game.
Paul spent his final season with the San Antonio Spurs, where he used his years of experience to mentor the young star Victor Wembanyama. His retirement marks the end of an incredible career for a player who truly mastered the art of being a point guard.
The veteran recently appeared on the Pat McAfee Show to reminisce about the culture in San Antonio. He shared a viral story about Wembanyama's unique habits, noting that while most young players today are always on their phones or social media, "Vic" often walks into the training room carrying a book to read.
This simple hobby, along with his deep knowledge of basketball history, left the 20-year veteran "in awe" of the young superstar's maturity.
Q&A
What unique habit does Victor Wembanyama have in the locker room?
Victor Wembanyama often walks into the training room carrying a book to read.
How did Chris Paul describe the culture in the San Antonio Spurs locker room?
Chris Paul described the Spurs locker room as the 'funniest locker room' and shared stories about Wembanyama's habits.
What was Chris Paul's role during his final season with the Spurs?
Chris Paul served as a mentor to young star Victor Wembanyama during his final season with the San Antonio Spurs.