SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France. The No. 1 draft pick told L'Equipe newspaper he won't play with his national basketball team at this year's World Cup in order to protect his still developing body, and will instead take that time to continue preparing for his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama said it was a 'difficult' decision to make, adding that it is 'irrevocable.' The top pick in this year's NBA draft had previously said he wanted to play in the tournament, which runs from Aug.

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