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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
An intriguing silence has surrounded Victor Wembanyama since the end of the season. Having vanished from the media scene, the Frenchman chose to step away from the NBA frenzy to embark on an unusual summer. His latest sightings lead… all the way to China, where he’s on a spiritual retreat — and clearly having a good time.
Absent for several months now, Victor Wembanyama is currently in China for a few more days as part of his much-talked-about spiritual retreat. It’s an intriguing experience for the Frenchman, who will likely have plenty to share upon his return. For now, we have to rely on a few videos to get updates.
A video shared in the past few hours revealed a bit more, though it didn’t answer all the questions. In the footage, Wembanyama is seen in a mountainous landscape, taking some photos and continuing his training. Unsurprisingly, the clip quickly created a buzz.
Victor Wembanyama is enjoying himself before heading back
Wemby 💀
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 16, 2025
(via @SpursGDP)pic.twitter.com/EKLqIJyqpK
This Chinese getaway is surprising, but it fits with the player’s philosophy: optimizing every detail — even the spiritual ones — to come back stronger. The Spurs aren’t worried: they know he’s following a strict training program remotely supervised by the staff. They fully expect him to be back in time for training camp in September.
In the meantime, his absence is fueling conversation. Some fans see it as further proof of his exceptional maturity: at just 21, he dares to break away from the norm and explore methods still uncommon in the NBA. The Spurs are counting on this evolution to elevate their collective level. The goal remains to surround Wembanyama with reliable shooters in order to maximize space in the paint.
For now, the French giant is enjoying the peace of the Chinese mountains as he hones his craft. In an NBA world obsessed with what’s visible, he’s a reminder that real preparation often happens far from the cameras. Come September, we’ll find out more about his journey — and its impact, both on and off the court.
