Victor Wembanyama Gained 25 Pounds from Last Season, Listed at 235 Pounds by Spurs

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has added a bit of bulk ahead of his second season in the NBA.

The Spurs have Wembanyama tipping the scales at 235 pounds heading into training camp. That's 25 pounds heavier than his listed weight from last season.

The reigning Rookie of the Year only turns 21 in January. He's bound to continue filling out his 7'3" frame as he physically matures. The longer he's in the NBA, the better he and his trainers will know how to tailor his physique to handle the rigors of the league as well.

The version of Giannis Antetokounmpo from his rookie year is almost unrecognizable from the player the Milwaukee Bucks star would become. In addition to getting slightly taller, his weight increased from 196 pounds when he was drafted in 2013 to 222 pounds during the 2015-16 season.

Wembanyama arrived as the most hyped prospect since LeBron James in 2003 and he managed to perform better than expected as a rookie. He averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and an NBA-best 3.6 blocks in 71 appearances. He was the first rookie ever named to the NBA All-Defensive first team.

Beyond what was immediately apparent from his highlight reel, one thing that set the 7-footer apart before he entered the NBA was his meticulous preparation outside of games and practices. ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Jonathon Givony detailed off-court routines he had established for years in service of becoming an elite basketball talent.

There was little doubt that focus would remain once the Frenchman moved abroad.