Victor Wembanyama's busy summer just got a bit less busy. Wembanyama has chosen to opt out of playing for France at the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this summer. The generational prospect is going to use the time to prepare for his rookie season in the NBA and the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

After selecting Wembanyama with the first overall pick at the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs spoke about his packed summer and the need to manage it appropriately. The 7-foot-4 big man plans to play in some Summer League games for the Spurs, and then he'll focus on getting ready for his NBA season.

Wembanyama understands there is likely disappointment in his decision to skip the World Cup, but he hopes people will understand his side of things.

"It would not be realistic in terms of development and not prudent in terms of health," Wembanyama said in announcing his decision to French newspaper L'Equipe. "I hope people will understand. It's frustrating for me, too. The France team is still central for me. I want to win as many titles as possible with the team. But I think it's a necessary sacrifice."

Victor Wembanyama's season in France just wrapped up, about a week ahead of the 2023 where he'll be the first overall selection. But Wembanyama's busy summer is only just getting started.

It's been reported that the San Antonio Spurs would like to have Wembanyama play at least some in NBA Summer League. The Spurs will play in both the California Classic in Sacramento and NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in July.

Beyond that, France hopes to have Wembanyama on their 2023 FIBA World Cup roster. French National Team coach Vincent Collet, who also coached Wembanyama on Metropolitans 92 this season, said he believe the young star would benefit from playing in the World Cup.

"I'd like him to play a lot since there are the Olympic Games after the World Cup. I think he wants it as well. This World Cup is a launching pad," Collet said. "The World Cup experience would prepare him best for his entry into the NBA."

The 2023 World Cup will be played from August 25 through September 10. France will play in Jakarta, Indonesia in a group with Canada, Latvia and Lebanon.