Wembanyama swapped summer luxury for life with Chinese monks

• But on Tuesday, Wembanyama gave fans a firsthand look when he posted a carousel of Instagram photos documenting his two weeks training at the Buddhist temple.
• The photos show him with a shaved head, meditating and practicing martial arts alongside Spurs strength and conditioning coach Guillaume Alquier.
• In one image, he's seen wielding a traditional Shaolin staff.

What he's saying: Wembanyama joined LeBron James, Tom Brady and streamer Kai Cenat for an episode of "The Shop" over the weekend at Fanatics Fest in New York, where he opened up about the retreat.

• "My goal going there was putting my body through things that it's not used to doing and allowing my range of movement and strength," he said.
• He trained in kung fu daily and admitted to sneaking out to eat meat, despite the all-vegan regimen, so he could maintain his weight, according to The Athletic.

How it works: Retreats like the one Wemby attended typically start at $1,000 for half a month or $100 a day.

What's next: Wemby, who was sidelined last season due to a blood clot, is expected to be cleared in time for training camp in October