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Victor Wembanyama revealed that Barcelona coaches didn't dare to tell him what he was doing wrong four years ago.

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Victor Wembanyama, the best prospect in the 2023 NBA draft, could have been wearing FC Barcelona colors since the early stages of his career.

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The 14-year-old Wembanyama played with Barca in the 2018 Mini Cup, a tournament with the best generational basketball talents, as a team guest.

He showcased a glimpse of his potential at that time, being a 2.10-meter big man.

Wembanyama was offered to stay in Barcelona, but he decided to return to France and continue his development in his home country.

After four years, Wembanyama revealed that the Catalan coaches didn't dare to tell him what he was doing wrong at that time. That was the primary reason he chose France over Spain.

"This is one of the reasons, but there were others. I like to progress, and I need to challenge myself, so yes, I like to be told things clearly, even if it can be unpleasant to hear," he told Le Parisien.

Wembanyama then started his professional path with Nanterre 92, and the rest is history.

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