Wembanyama feels ‘great frustration’ at leaving France team

Victor Wembanyama said leaving France’s national basketball team after its 84-69 win over Sweden would bring “great frustration,” despite his excitement about returning to San Antonio.

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It will feel strange not to be with them.

The France captain returned to the national side for the first time since the 2024 Olympics. He said reconnecting with teammates he had known for a long time made the camp especially meaningful, and that it would feel strange not to be with them.

Wembanyama also assessed France’s performance in Sweden. He acknowledged the team’s poor shooting but attributed some of its lack of clarity to his own decisions, saying he sometimes acted without warning teammates or putting them in the best position. The team improved after discussing the problems at halftime.

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It was a great frustration. I did not expect it to be this much.

He called the international window a very positive experience, citing progress in several areas and the quality of the group and coaching staff. He said the team would need to maintain its connection during the season by following teammates’ results and staying in contact with the coach.

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It is only the beginning. These are guys who are used to making shots, and they were not very accurate today. It can only get better in the future.