Wembanyama's photo of wearing a monk's robe caused heated discussions, and netizens quipped: After coming back, he can dunk at the three-point line

The Spurs can't make the NBA playoffs this season, so Wembanyama is determined to sneak into the Shaolin Temple to learn the best martial arts? NBA Spurs star Wembanyama recently shaved his hair and retreated in Shaolin Temple, which has attracted widespread attention. According to multiple independent sources, Wembanyama has asked a master to shave his hair and is now embarking on a 10-day retreat at the temple.

Wembanyama's photo of shaving his hair and wearing a monk's robe at the Shaolin Temple has caused heated discussions among fans on the Internet.

According to the "Dahe Daily" reporter learned from the relevant people in the Shaolin Temple that Wembanyama is indeed in the Shaolin Temple, but the relevant matters are not convenient to be disclosed to the public. According to the report, Wembanyama came to Songshan Shaolin Temple on June 8 for a visit, and then a photo of Wembanyama shaving his hair and wearing a monk's robe circulated on the Internet. Wembanyama also enjoyed a meal with the monks of the temple and sat in the hall, a unique experience that quickly sparked heated discussions among fans on the Internet.

Interested in the broad and profound culture of Shaolin Temple. According to Spurs-related media disclosures, Wembanyama's visit to the Shaolin Temple this time was not a whim. He was deeply interested in the vast and profound Shaolin culture, which is why he made the decision to retreat at the Shaolin Temple. For this reason, he decisively suspended the follow-up trip, and the accompanying team had already left first.

Prior to this, Wembanyama had already visited Beijing and visited the Temple of Heaven and the Badaling Great Wall. The official website of NBA China also confirmed the matter. However, people familiar with the matter said Wembanyama himself did not want to be disturbed. Some netizens joked that Wembanyama is planning to cultivate into the NBA's "No. 1 monk"?

The 2.21-meter-tall Maunbanyama stands out from the crowd as he enjoys a meal with the monks in the temple.

Some netizens also quipped: "After returning from the retreat, I can't take off from the three-point line to dunk!" According to a previous report by Dahe Daily, according to the regulations, foreigners cannot be ordained in Shaolin Temple. After the communication and consent of the temple, it is possible for outsiders to experience the practice in the Shaolin Temple.

Born on January 4, 2004 in Le Chénay, France, Wembanyama is 2.21 meters tall and was selected by the Spurs as the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and is the most watched basketball supernova in recent years. In the 2023/24 season, Wembanyama won the NBA block title, the NBA Rookie of the Year award and was named to the All-Rookie First Team. In the 2024/25 season, Wembanyama was named to the All-Star team for the first time and won the NBA block title.

Some netizens photographed Wembanyama (left) jogging in the morning within the Shaolin Temple

Previously, O'Neill and others also visited the Shaolin Temple. Before Wembanyama, many well-known NBA stars also visited Shaolin Temple. In 2009, the famous NBA center O'Neal went to the Shaolin Temple to ask for advice. In the same year, NBA star Devin Harris also visited the Shaolin Temple. In 2016, Wade visited the Shaolin Temple, offered incense in front of the Western Saints' Hall to pray for world peace, and visited Tallinn, the cemetery of the Shaolin Temple's previous monks.