Wemby’s Dream Tutorial: Can Olajuwon’s Footwork Make Him Texas’ Greatest Center?

Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuckís Global Stars forward Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Shaqís OGsduring the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn ImagesHouston just became Victor Wembanyama’s last summer stop. More specifically, at Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon’s Ranch, for a private workout in the Rockets legend’s gym. Before we dive into what this means for Wemby’s career arc, let’s recap what he did before landing in Houston:

1. Shaolin Monk - June

He spent ~10 days at China’s Shaolin Temple: shaved his head, lived monk-style, and did daily kung-fu/meditation.…