Victor Wembanyama reveals his training with Hakeem Olajuwon

The highly anticipated footage has finally been released. It shows Victor Wembanyama training with legend Hakeem Olajuwon. The two centers worked together this summer in intensive sessions. In the video released this week, the 7’5″ Frenchman performs footwork sequences, back-to-basket reads, and right and left-hand finishes, under the watchful eye of « The Dream ».

This isn’t just a summer selfie opportunity. The footage shows genuine foundational work. Olajuwon corrects footwork, adjusts sequence timing, and emphasizes patience in the post – his trademark. Pivots, spins, axis changes: everything is reviewed. Between each repetition, Wembanyama resets his footing to maintain balance before finishing.

Victor Wembanyama learning from Hakeem Olajuwon

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A Jump Hook in Development

This collaboration began during the March Madness final in San Antonio last April. Sitting next to Olajuwon, Wembanyama expressed his desire to « know the secrets behind all his moves. » This conversation led to these personalized training sessions.

« He essentially wanted to know how to capitalize on every opportunity, both inside and outside, without wasting energy, » Hakeem Olajuwon explains to ESPN.

The former MVP developed a specific approach for the Frenchman:

« Our concept was big guards. You don’t want to dribble like a center. You need to play with the freedom of a guard – from position 1 to 5 – and create, dribble or shoot without wasting energy. »

According to ESPN, Wembanyama has particularly perfected a still-secret jump hook. For Olajuwon, this move could make him unstoppable:

You know how well he shoots, right? Imagine him adding these moves to his arsenal. If a player like him masters the jump hook, you’re at his mercy. You can’t block it

A « Brutal » but Foundational Summer

Finally, this preparation is part of a summer Wembanyama himself described as « brutal » and « extraordinary. » He multiplied sessions with Hall of Famers like Kevin Garnett. In San Antonio, this approach is seen as a key step in his development: converting his length and mobility into simple, effective, and repeatable advantages in half-court.
In short, Wembanyama is taking big strides toward a third NBA season marked by mastery.