Victor Wembanyama isn't afraid to cry. His teammates say that's refreshing

SAN ANTONIO — “Pressure is a privilege.” That’s a creed many athletes live by. To be an NBA player is to be a professional in compartmentalization. When you come up short, you don’t just fail in front of the people you see, but the abstract world at large. Success and failure hinge on split-second decisions as you try to focus on trusting the training rather than fearing judgment.Advertisement