Giannis and Wembanyama Talk Longevity After Scare as Spurs Rout Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo
January 2026
Antetokounmpo praised Wembanyama as the league’s future but stressed health, after Wembanyama briefly left following a knee-to-knee collision and ongoing concerns about how often he hits the floor. The focus is injury prevention and adapting style under physical targeting, with Wembanyama describing the mental shift from protecting to accepting contact, while Giannis explained how experience and strength helped him stay efficient and upright over time.