Spurs' Victor Wembanyama makes statement in Shaolin robe fit for Game 6

Victor Wembanyama knows how to make an entrance.

Ahead of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs geared up to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama was dressed for the occasion as he honored his Southeast Asia summer training and walked the tunnel at the Frost Bank Center in a Shaolin robe.

During the offseason, Wembanyama took part in a 10-day spiritual bootcamp at a Shaolin temple located in Mount Song in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. After his journey, he spoke about what the experience taught him.

“It was a great experience,” Wembanyama told The Shop last year. “My goal going there was putting my body through things that it’s not used to doing and allowing my range of movement and strength. This was probably as very different as possible from what I’m used to doing.”

This period of time for Wembanyama was intentional. While he shared that it was to improve a different set of strength, he was able to put these techniques to work by practicing, “Kung fu. Everyday. It was like a vegan temple, monastery. … I was isolated.”

Game 6 was a must-win for the Spurs given that they were down 3-2 in the series. As Wembanyama reflected on his spiritual journey, it makes sense that he chose this outfit for this game. Wembanyama did not let this honor to the Shaolin temple go to waste as he put his practice into real-time, scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals to lead the Spurs' 118-91 victory tonight (May 29). Now, the Spurs are heading to Game 7, which will determine who will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

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