Victor Wembanyama's withdrawal from the Basketball World Cup could
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We all want to win': US ditch egos for basketball World Cup tilt
Basketball Forever - BREAKING: Victor Wembanyama has withdrawn from the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to prepare for his NBA rookie season.
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Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
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Wembanyama setting tone for his rookie season with the Spurs
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2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup: Wembanyama to skip event with France
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Victor Wembanyama won't play for France's national team in FIBA World Cup
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NBA Stars missing FIBA World Cup: Victor Wembayana, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James - AS USA
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France picks Wembanyama for World Cup qualifying games
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Stars shying away from World Cup – Welcome to Tribune Sports!
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