Still struggling offensively, Victor Wembanyama remains essential for the Blues thanks to his defensive abilities.

And against Germany, he had an extra motivation.

Clearly, he still had the group stage clash in mind.

For his first Olympic Games, Victor Wembanyama will experience a final at home, in France, in front of spectators who will push him from the first to the last minute.

He who has always proclaimed his immense personal and collective ambition will have the opportunity to write, at only 20 years old, the most beautiful page in the history of the Blues.

To do this, he will obviously have to continue his defensive work, an area in which he still excels, but also and above all move up a gear offensively.

So yes, his simple presence frees up space for others. Yes, he knows how to find good passes and try bright openings… But against Team USA, a little outside skill would not be a luxury.

Victor Wembanyama packs up the Germans after the qualification
In any case, the number 1 is on a mission, his tears after the qualification against Germany were proof of that.

Moreover, in a press conference, he explained how the attitude of Dennis Schröder and his teammates during the group stage had conditioned this big semi-final.

Let the NBA take notes: you should never look down on Wemby.

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Now the goal is to write even more history.

For the moment, having at least a silver medal is not important.

I’m trying to contain my emotions. We play basketball to win the greatest rewards, the greatest titles.

In any case, we are discovering ourselves a little more from match to match, and it’s normal for a team to progress over the rounds.

We used all our weapons and we avoided big mistakes.

We all had in mind the way they were laughing on the field during the previous match.

The way the match had been easy for them.

That’s what pushed us to give our all on the field tonight. The national team jersey brings a different energy, that you don’t find anywhere else.

According to Victor Wembanyama, the attitude of the Germans in Lille pushed the Blues to surpass themselves and play an almost perfect match this Thursday.

Further proof that this group ultimately has an extraordinary character.

Let’s hope they hear the comments of Draymond Green, for whom the final will be nothing more than a demonstration of the power of Team USA.

Let them prove him wrong too.

For the last match of the group stage, the Germans had walked all over the French team, all with a big smile on their lips.

Victor Wembanyama saw all that, and this Thursday, he was determined to break the morale of his opponents.