Why people are getting upset about this? It just exposes and highlights their own insecurities. Yes, maybe there is a bit of judgement here, but it's not surprising, the boy just turned 20. This is the age where you start to be driven by strong convictions and become a bit extreme and passionate about these, fighting for it. Then, with experience, you realize - f you are smart enough - that life is more complex, there is no single truth, not a single path to follow but potentially several. That you should find the one that suits you best but another individual may follow another path, and that would indeed be the best option for him. When you realize this, you become more tolerant and forgiving, more benevolent, while staying true to your own beliefs and values. Wemby will get there very fast, he is already so thoughtful and balanced, so willing to learn from others.

He said what he thinks, he is French. If you get butt hurt over his reasoning of why he doesnt drink based on HIS EXPERIENCES then you are the problem here. Perhaps feeling shitty about YOUR choices?!?! Not a single thing he said here is wrong to say.

It is just Wemby’s opinion, other people’s opinions shouldn’t define who we are.

Nah. You've got it in reverse. His young life experience is that he sees alot of people using drugs/alcohol etc to elevate, compensate for what they lack. Its obviously a generalisation, but getting upset by this is possibly picking at insecurities of people tgat need that stuff for any reason. I thought his interview was damn near perfect.

@letsgobrandon1906

26 күн бұрын

It was. Our boy feels a little bit attacked.

Only addicts would be mad at what he said.

@Defort-jd8xe

26 күн бұрын

as a former addict I couldnt agree more. Wemby is being a real role model, something that is so incredibly rare in young superstars.

@zezegambles

26 күн бұрын

im an addict right now and i still agree with wemby. If weed counts

@GroovyCODM

22 күн бұрын

@@Defort-jd8xe ❤️

@GroovyCODM

22 күн бұрын

@@zezegambles ❤️

@GroovyCODM

22 күн бұрын

Either you know or don’t

He's telling the truth and that is the truth

Oh wow a balanced focus person.

In france it's a pretty common point of view actually, the phrase "boire pour oublier" (drink to forget) is very common to say. Drugs are all forbidden (weed for example) so they are viewed really negatively too

@davidvincent380

5 күн бұрын

Alcohol and tobacco are not forbidden in France

I don’t see anything wrong with what he said ppl are just looking into everything he says n judging it to much

Drugs and alcohol used to fill a void. He doesn't need it, that is good.

What just happened? I watched the interview, thought it was GREAT. Went to bed, woke up, suddenly everyone is mad. WTF???

@elirane85

26 күн бұрын

Also, he is fucking 20, he is still a child, can we please remember that sometimes?

@Leo-nc3yx

26 күн бұрын

@@elirane85 Not related to Wemby by any means, but a 20-year-old is not a child... I hope people stop using "Because he's young he can make mistakes" logic on anyone... They used it on Ja when he was like 23,smh Imagine defending a 20-year-old shooter who just committed to mass massacre. Worst shits had been done by younger, age is not an excuse unless you have no awareness of what you're doing.

Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. Not a misstep at all. Wemby doesn’t have to be fake like Lebron. He feels like people who change their state of mind for fun are compensating and that’s something he will never do. I respect that he’s sharing his honest opinion on the matter.

People that are triggered are the same ones that have not dove internally and addressed their traumas. Just like he said. There’s no judgement. It’s just facts. Nothing but love and if you got issue with what I just said as well in agreement with Wemby, then you are the problem and I pray for you in your healing ❤️‍🩹🙏🙏🙏

He didn't say nothing bad

@jdoconnor8883

26 күн бұрын

Exactly... moderation is cope

There’s no way this dude is only 20 years old! I know people twice that age that aren’t half as wise

People are projecting their own problems and taking Wemby’s statement out of context. LOL.

@chrisstolinski2246

26 күн бұрын

Probably drunk lol

People are reading too much into this even you Clan 😅😂

He just meant he doesnt need those things to be happy hes jist focus on being the goat respect that man

He’s right tho! People who are offended need to check themselves.

I felt the same way as him when I was 18: why would I ever drink? And then I took part in a drinking contest and it was fun 😂 I absolutely understand where he's coming from: he built a coherent web of reasons why he shouldn't do things that would hinder his career. So what if it's a bit judgmental? Who cares? He just answered a question, he doesn't go around telling people what to do with their lives. And either way some people could indeed benefit from having judgmental people in their lives, people who care.

"If I can be the best, then I MUST be the best."

This is why we are in teouble, we praise drake for making fun of rappers for being poorer than him and condem Wemby for looking down on bad habits. Keep distracted and stay poor.

@MimieThalie

26 күн бұрын

He doesn't looked down bad habits, he said he've chance to have good parents and good conditions. It's not the same..

He's just being honest. He was brought up in an environment where drugs and alcohol is a form of escapism. Remember both his parents were athletes so these forms of recreation is a really detrimental for them.

@eowenc232

26 күн бұрын

Yeah it feels like a relatively normal answer for someone who's been put into a professional athlete mindset at the youngest age. Honestly he mostly comes off as a bit confused or inexperienced, jumping from party and alcohol to "compensating" and trauma. Many great athletes will indulge from time to time without underlying issues or trauma. It's just fun.

@slapjones1959

26 күн бұрын

I'm cool with his answer. If you have a problem, then you have a problem with God. I love my son to think like that

@benjaminwictor859

26 күн бұрын

@@eowenc232yeah i found the whole trauma bit also confusing. I will say tho that it can have to do with language. While Wembys English is really good its pretty clear that he at times doesnt find the right word and instead uses a word that kinda means what hes looking for.

@Mandozen

25 күн бұрын

@@eowenc232 He corrected himself with the “trauma” part because that’s not really the word he meant. KOC suggested “distractions” and he agreed that that’s the word he was looking for. We have to remember that English is not his first language and he’s still in the process of learning to speak it fluently.

Nothing wrong with what Wemby said. If someone feels judged by what he said, then they should probably look in the mirror and ask themselves why they’re offended.

@JG-mg3if

26 күн бұрын

I was going to write something like that but glad I scroll down and found your comment. Nicely written 👍🏽

@letsgobrandon1906

26 күн бұрын

Comment section understood the assignment for sure

@bengavinact24

25 күн бұрын

This

@78SR

24 күн бұрын

@@letsgobrandon1906 This comment section is uplifting.

Hey clan did you see that Drake asked wemby to get on stage with him for a show and wemby asked if the whole team can be up there and Drake said no so wemby said I’m good then 😂😂😂

@CLANtheSPURSfan

26 күн бұрын

Yesssssss that's awesome!!!

The only way you can be mad at this is because your trauma is showing.

People who take offense to this should probably seek help. I drink and smoke occasionally and didn’t feel any type of way about it… if you’re offended, something tells me you have a problem

It’a true, If you took Wemby’s comments personally then maybe you should think why that is. When I hear something that doesn’t apply to me, it doesn’t bother me. People do hide in drugs and alcohol or use it to cope and the hard partiers can be compensating or posing. If you go hang out with friends and have some drinks I don’t think he’s talking about you.

I hate how normalized drugs are nowadays. Its so rare to find someone who stays out of it completely, so it made me happy to hear Wemby wants to avoid it. Of course i think it's fine if you partake in that stuff, but as someone who stays away from it I just wish it wasn't all over our society

He said nothing wrong. What he said was true.

Clan I’m disappointed in this take. He was only speaking for himself, never brought up others. You’re usually on point 😢

The tat example isn't judgmental that would be your opinion about your body ... Idk people can be little sensitive lol ... I think he's just being real about him self idk...

Big nothing burger.

This is so dumb

Dude you’re gas lighting. No body is angry at this.. and it’s absolutely true what he said.

@ziplockbaggies8707

26 күн бұрын

Nah bro, a lot of people were all up in their feelings about what he said.

@CLANtheSPURSfan

25 күн бұрын

🤨🤨🤨

I don't think its him being judgy; I think he's just grateful for what he has and the all the good things in his life. People freak out about anything these days

I agree. I don't have anything to compensate either :)

Sounds like things a mentor would say to him and he took it to heart. The reasoning may or may not be completely correct but I like the result.

There's no judgement from Wemby he considers for himself that this is his way of life and that all this are distractions and he's totally fine without those things

French people are very honest and direct and that’s why Americans think they are rude, arrogant and judgmental. I don’t think the statement he made was meant to be a comparison or a judgment about others. I think he is very introspective and he was taking that point from the conversations that he has had with himself about his own strengths and deficiencies. This kind of statement would not be at all alarming or insulting in Paris. He also might find the personal questions that Americans ask a bit uncomfortable. The French generally don’t ask those kinds of questions if they aren’t close friends and family. They don’t engage in much small talk. He’ll learn to keep American sensibilities in mind eventually, but right now he doesn’t understand American culture completely. French culture doesn’t have a puritanical foundation and tends to be much more philosophical. The French dancers, Les Twins, have been performing on the road all around the globe for about twenty years, since they were sixteen, and they are very careful to make it clear that they are accepting of all all kinds of people without comparisons, yet there remain a lot of judgements about them for some of their French mannerisms and expressions. Les Twins don’t drink, us drugs or smoke and they have an incredible work ethic. They dance and workout every day. They stay focused on creating and improving every day and give their all to their craft, performing even when they are in pain and exhausted. They are very careful to maintain good eating habits. They encourage others to to take good care of themselves. Les Twins grew up in a dangerous and poverty stricken area in a French suburb in a large family without a present father. Their coach and mentor, Abibuo "Playmo" Kebe instilled healthy physical and emotional values in them when they were very young. Recently, in an interview, Les Twins talked about not drinking as a way they were taught to survive in a neighborhood where they needed to be alert and conscious every second. Laurent Bourgeois, one of the twin dancers, went through a long period of time getting beaten up every day while he was walking home from school, despite the fact that he was very tall for his age. There are many similar neighborhoods in metropolitan Paris which I’m sure Victor knows and he was on his own and traveling as a young teenager when he played for Ansvel. Victor is more sheltered now, but did mention that he did have to grocery shopping alone, which made it clear that he had to take care of himself at a young age. It takes a tremendous amount of self discovery and discipline to succeed when one is very young. Kids like Les Twins and Victor couldn’t afford distractions. I hope this comment lends some context for Victor’s words, because I see how hard he works to bring joy into people’s lives.

@MimieThalie

26 күн бұрын

Vos propos sont justes mais ce n'est pas le cas de Wemby. Il a dit qu'il avait eu une enfance heureuse, de supers parents, n'avait manqué de rien et qu'il avait eu de la chance de ne pas avoir besoin de compenser.. C'est bien différent. Il n'y a jamais eu de jugement de valeur de sa part, au contraire prequ'un excuse pour avoir un tel mental

@78SR

24 күн бұрын

@@MimieThalie I know a lot about his background, but it’s impossible to erase all the dangers for teenage boys and even central Paris has some scary streets. Les Twins lived in Sarcelles. They began dancing on the streets of Paris at age 18 to pay for food and their next train tickets. Alicia Keys discovered Laurent Bourgeois when he was dancing alone on à Paris Street and she asked him to dance in her show that very night. He got his twin brother, Larry, fired from his job that day and brought him to dance for her show too. After that Larry joined Laurent on the road as a professional dancer at age 16. There’s a reason they wore so many heavy silver rings on their fingers. They still protect each other. Les Twins are light-skinned like Wemby, and are 6’3". They are famous throughout the world and very handsome. It’s not easy for them to hide in a crowd so they always have to be aware of security and so does Victor. That’s a huge burden.

Nothing wrong with what he said..its true! Good head on his shoulders and very mature for his age...the American players could really learn from him!!

I didn't pick up any judgment in Wemby's words here. Dude says he doesn't have any reason to do that stuff, so he doesn't do them. Cool. I'd like to think if I were a pro athlete, I wouldn't want that kind of stuff as a distraction either. But I'm not. So I do. lol

Clan's comments toward the end about Duncan remind me of that time that Duncan said he wasn't impressed by MJ 😆

I agree with everything Wemby said tbh, I don’t get why people are so bothered tbh

Sounds like a young man that was given excellent parenting and mentorship, which has prepared him for adulthood and stardom. There's nothing to hate here. If you take issue with HIS opinion on alcohol, drugs, partying, etc. then that says more about you than Wemby. It takes most young men a decade or more of bad decisions through their 20s/30s to come to the same conclusion he has at 20 years old. This is what true role models look and sound like.

they might be mad that wembys coming across as judgemental. it doesn't change the fact that wembys right.

He thinks like an alien

I don’t think we should read into this too much.

As someone who didn’t have a great childhood and has struggled with it all - guys, this shouldn’t offend us lol.

He had a solid family background and nothing to turn to that stuff for distractions but he is just stating his personal opinion and this kid has a good head on his shoulders they are not dumb people they have smart people around them to keep them safe and focused

Perhaps you are correct. I think that it is clear that what he was trying to say. He wasn’t judging it seems that he speaking for himself not for anyone else. I think others are making a judgement about his personal comments. We want celebrities to share their thoughts and feelings, but then we “catch feelings” about something they say about his own personal choices . On the other hand, perhaps he could make it right by hearing people’s stories about their struggles I don’t know, all I do know is…I love Wemby! He’s seems to be a good young man!

wemby is just mature and focused....people are not used to it and reacting negatively to this are just dumb and oversensitive

Lol he gave the exact reason why 99.999% of people do drink or drug themselves and some people are salty because he hit them with the truth....amazing! As for your example with Rogan...Wemby was talking about Trauma NOT ambition and I am pretty sure Joe Rogan has plenty of those.

People just don’t know how to read between the lines. He’s clearly talking about addiction level substance or partying problems. That extent most certainly is a problem Some people just need things to be said word for word exactly and then repeat a couple times for them to understand Hasn’t Wemby literally talked about wine before? And I’m pretty sure he’s gone out with the team before

People are mad that alcohol doesn’t have any benefits? Lol Move on this was a cool interview.

People need to stop with there shit already and people need to remember that English isn’t his first language so a lot of the things he says don’t always translate exactly like he mean it.

I think what he meant to really say is that some people don’t need to party, go to clubs or use drugs for fun. Some people don’t also need to use those things to fill the empty void within themselves. He tried to set an example that you can also have fun or heal without using things that may or may not be helpful. There’s nothing wrong for trying to be an example for something great!

man is 20 give him some slack

I think he didn't elaborate his answer enough. Obviously he doesn't need to compensate as he was well-raised (also have parents that share the same work) and had/have a supportive environment outside of his family, basically at his work everybody pay attention to him, his well-being and his life project as he is paid millions for it. He might have less negative emotions pent up or traumas than most of the population in America and developped healthier habits due to that. So sure he doesn't have the same view of the world as an average American possibly raised differently, with less support, struggling by working multiple jobs, be worried about being sick (because of the financial impact), etc. On the other end you can have lots of preoccupations, struggles, traumas and still only want to have a good time alone or with friends moderately without absolutely needing alcohol or else to enjoy yourself or "have a wonderful night". At the end of the day we all here around the world try to live our lives the best we can with our experiences and the difficulty of life. Lots of love from France, Wish you the best Clan !

@MimieThalie

26 күн бұрын

C'est exactement ce qu'il a dit en effet, presqu'une excuse pour être aussi performant parce qu'il a eu de la chance.. La plupart des commentaires, même positifs, omettent cette partie de ses propos.. Hélas..

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He has the right to feel how he feels about "partying"! If you like drugs do you. Stop trying to make people do what you do. That will be a lost cause!!

I’m French. We have total different rules and behaviours around these. Much more tolerance. For example, you can buy wine or alcohol anywhere even if you are only 18. Kids 16 can even legally drink beer in a bar if they want. We have no rules as strict as in the US. So, I can guarantee you that Wemby doesn’t challenge you drink alchool with moderation. He probably drinks wine from time to time hinself (he is french 😉) etc. Without saying it, he obviously refers to abusing of these. It is simply that he doesn’t master english to put nuances, and doesn’t want to give a msg wrongly interpreted by kids

@78SR

24 күн бұрын

I grew up in a household where I was allowed to drink a little beer and little wine in grade school. My mother was French. I actually can’t tolerate over a tablespoon of alcohol as an adult, so I rarely (once in a few years) drink even that much. I hate the instant migraine headaches. I’ve always been grateful to not have the temptation because cocktails look so interesting.

The ones who took offense , worry too much about what others think . If you see nothing wrong with how you live , who cares what other people say .

Talking about making an elephant out of an fly..

All he needs is one trip to Pop or Tony's wine cellar.

That's why wemby Hass class.

His idol KD high asf watching like 🤨

I'm angry at the 10 minutes of my life I wasted watching some of this video. Just so you know, by calling Wemby judgmental, you are being judgmental. Some things you gotta just let go without comment. Not worthy of comment. I like this channel but don't waste time on stuff like this please.

I agree with Wemby 100%.

He never said he doesn't ever drink or wont ever attend a party. He said other people warned him about getting caught up in those things, i.e. doing them to excess and allowing that to derail his life. A lot of times EXCESSIVE drug use, alcohol consumption and partying are symptoms of a larger problem and people use those things to escape whatever that larger problem is. I believe he was saying he works to address those larger problems so he never turns to excessive drug use, alcohol consumption, or excessive partying as a means of escape. This wasn't judgmental, it was just really commentary on human nature.

He probably saw it with his friends or his family. Plus his mom is a coach and she told him to not do that stuff if he wants to be an athlete superstar.

The guy is young enough to not know how drugs and alcohol work in adult lives. Especially if he's never tried it. D.A.R.E. told us it was all evil and as kids we believed it. Can't really blame him for not having some nuance to the situation. It comes from experience and he doesn't have it. He'll get some champagne and wine at some point in his career lol

@chrisstolinski2246

26 күн бұрын

He is French...if you think he hasnt been around wine you are crazy!

@Leo-nc3yx

26 күн бұрын

@@chrisstolinski2246It’s not about which country you’re from, more about the background he grew up in. You can be born into a family with alcoholics or born into a really religious community where people just ban wine or any kind of alcohol.

Lets not be sensitive bro this is nothing

I'm starting to get mad that people are mad at this lol 😂. Wemby is completely right

the only issue is the fact that his english is very limited rn and he wasn't able to elaborate is thoughts properly also he's only 20 wtf lol

He's young :)

Not a thing wrong with what he said. English is not his first language. Even if it's exactly how he meant it, it's not offensive. People have opinions, and people will judge. Its human nature.

Well Wemby just don't see drugs as a possible source of pleasure and recreation. No big deal.

Don’t forget wemby is already high exposure to kids. Lot of very young kids hearing him. He cannot give a micro positive signal about any of these because kids can’t manage yet and must be protected prior to any frustration from the ones capable to manage the risks Frustrate some people or zero risk for kids ?

I’m with wemby

As far as tats.. I don’t have any either. The only reason I’d ever get any is likely for my kids or future wife. Aside from that, really no desire. And I agree with all the remarks you made about tattoos except I don’t feel those characteristics are judging. I feel they’re my truth of how I interpret it. Doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone else. But for me, that’s how I think of it.

To start, congratulations on another season covering Spurs basketball on this platform. And, regarding this segment,my concern is a translation that this is him pointing outwardly? As a Prevention and Awareness specialist, I observe through linguistics that French speaking Victor Wembanyama is referencing the conversations that we as facilitators often have with human beings who live in spaces where your brain constantly experiencing natural highs. For those human beings, often athletes, there is a subconscious tendency to gravity towards stronger quick gratifying synthetic highs. I understand him to say in this clip, that he has been taught how to be honest with his own unaddressed trauma by deciding to never ever participate in anything recreational, where synthetic highs are prevalent. Rewind it. As journalists and social media influencers, I ask that you be sensitive to English translations from foreign speaking individuals. He is not going to formulate his English sentence structure like you and I. So please hold off on judgment without confirming the message along with the intent. KEEP SOARING🙏🏾❤️

Facts hurt I guess

Remind me please, why is people getting upset by his opinion? I feel like you've it on reverse. When he's young, he saw a lot of people using drugs/alcohol to compensate for what they lack is what he was talking about. btw, I am more of a fan than an Individual, but one individual made me hyped up the game I watched and got me more interested for sure. I care nothing about what they say or said. If they racist, they racist. If they not, they not. If they party, they party. I DON'T CARE. "Be true to yourself, and don't be a sissy boy. Get your inspirations and influence from others but don't copy them word by word. Stay humble, leave a great mark on where you land. Take care of your family, be a man, try to be inspirational more than staying all day being inspired by others because, you won't do nothing by only getting inspired. Inspirational men and women only do sh*t". - My Father

Sounds like Clan likes to freebase... 🤪

He’s 💯 correct though. Shedding light and truth. Most do that stuff to take a load off, get buzzed, relieve stress etc. Not everyone though. I don’t mess with any of that mess either and if you have an opinion about it… you can move on and get over it 👋🏽 They’re athletes anyway. Their bodies are investments and they have to be excruciatingly careful with out they treat their bodies. If people are that badly upset about it, they need therapy. That’s not on Wemby. Handle your own ish, or let it go and leave Wemby out of it 👋🏽🤙🏽

Wemby also has a hard time communicating in English at times. I think what he says comes off wrong.

Parties and alcohol drugs and hook up culture ain’t fun… my boy Wemby is light years ahead of most.. this is what makes him an Alien.. Glad Wemby is That Guy.. our culture is too sensitive Clan .. emotions are like our children.. you can’t let them sit up front unbuckled or placed in the trunk .. sit your kids in the back seat buckled up … to be a free thinker you have to be willing to offend people .. that’s the paradox.. who’s to say who’s opinion is more important then who’s.. what’s important is the discussion is able to be had .. and people stop getting offended because someone thinks differently or should phrase things differently.. it’s our right to free speech.. it’s all about respecting the open forum to free speech.. By the way Clan we need a live chat about a full up coming Draft recap my bro.. prospects off season plan and expectations for next season.. Stay up Clan .. blessings bro

I think ppl overreacting on this one, remember 1 hes 20 2 hes been balling his all life his both of his parent are professional he has had the healthiest life you could think for someone who has victor expectations. So for him he doesn't understand why ppl are partying or doing drug when they play in the best league to be the best players or whatever. If he needs to let off hes things is probably museum book netflix and chill. So can i understand ppl are taking this the wrong way i guess but be triggered or mad nahh if you don't agree its fine none of us had his life our minds don't line up on this subject ok fine next . Lool like😂

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I'd like to see more of you bringing your knowledge into topics like this. Wemby's comments don't bother me, but they do sound entitled. If that's the worst part of his personality, then that's ok. I've personally been near serious drug use. I don't partake and I leave it at 'I'm good.' IMHO that's the extent of what should be said.

@maniravsadhur8409

26 күн бұрын

Entitled is not the right word. A bit judgmental, maybe.

it was a bit clumsy statement and from the point of view of being a pro athlete that's all... There is really no reason to be butthurt by that...

@letsgobrandon1906

26 күн бұрын

Clumsy from a pro athlete who is trying to be fake like Lebron

@cdelbove

26 күн бұрын

@@letsgobrandon1906 uh ok

Clan do you think your ARE all fans? You may have a problem with his opinion but you are not the rest of us ... And if we take z look to the comment section under the original vids there is no madness.... Even in this comment section there is kone of them.... The vid is 49 minutes long with plenty of great thought bit yet that what you extracted from it 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@CLANtheSPURSfan

25 күн бұрын

Yes. I'm every fan.

Why would you even posting this? You’re causing a problem that’s not even there. I usually like you’re channel but this is a little immature

This is a total nothingnurger. Its just like... his opinion. Offense need not be taken. And where it is - guys be a bit sensitive/don't poke the bear. Chill peeps.

the word of GOD.say the temple is where the HOLY SPIRIT dwells.we have a real devil on this earth and we shouldn't give him no room.we don't need to help him attack us.in JESUS name 🙏

You are really too idle to produce so many meaningless analyses.

@CLANtheSPURSfan

21 күн бұрын

No one forced you here. Go watch someone else or make your own channel.

Meh

30 seconds no views bro fell off

Nothing wrong for me, people need to stop being emotional karen overthere ngl, and he probably will do way more for the people then most player so yeah, people can stay mad, cry more