San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is performing at an MVP-caliber level.
The 22-year-old averages 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in just 29.2 minutes per game, shooting 51.2% from the field, 34.9% from 3-point range, and 82.7% from the free-throw line. Injuries and the NBA’s 65-game rule may have been the only things that could have stopped him from taking home the MVP. Most importantly, the Spurs are 62-19 and have clinched the No. 2 seed in the West.
Despite his achievements, basketball is not Wembanyama’s only focus. Recently, his interests have extended beyond the court.
Victor Wembanyama Speaks Out on Pollution and His Carbon Footprint
Wembanyama answered a question in French about pollution and our carbon footprint. He shared his thoughts on the environment.
Victor Wembanyama after being asked about his thoughts on the environment:
“Of course, I care a lot about it, and I feel a certain guilt about polluting so much as someone who flies 41 times a season.
But..I want to have an impact, and I want to counteract this negative… pic.twitter.com/iaGVsOxo3W
— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) April 12, 2026
“Of course, I care a lot about it, and I feel a certain guilt about polluting so much as someone who flies 41 times a season. But..I want to have an impact, and I want to counteract this negative carbon footprint through whatever impact I can, financially [or] socially, I want to have an impact for the future…Investing, yes, but not for profit.”
Despite the enormous talent he possesses on the basketball court, the immediate success he’s had in the NBA, and his sheer size, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft always comes across as someone who is kind, smart, and generous, so it is not surprising to hear him speaking about a topic like this.
It’s also not always the easiest thing to discuss, especially in America, where there has been strong disagreement over the subject, particularly among politicians.
Naturally, as Wembanyama acknowledges, addressing this issue as an NBA player is challenging. Beyond the 41 regular-season road games he referenced, there are also preseason matches, and with the Spurs eyeing a deep postseason run, his travel, and therefore his carbon footprint, could increase significantly.
Nevertheless, if this is a cause Wembanyama is genuinely passionate about, his willingness to speak openly about it is commendable. He does not shy away from addressing important topics when asked.
The Spurs have already clinched their postseason spot as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Phoenix Suns are locked into the No. 7 seed with a 44-37 record. San Antonio will face the winner of the play-in game between the Suns and the No. 8 seed, which will be decided by the final games for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers, both with 41-40 records.
The Golden State Warriors are locked into the No. 10 seed. The winner of the Suns versus Clippers or Trail Blazers game becomes the Spurs’ first-round opponent. The loser of that matchup will play the winner of the game between the Warriors and the other No. 8 seed contender for a chance to play the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
