The $20 Tool Helping Victor Wembanyama Recover in the Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are a grind. The remaining teams have already gone through two grueling series to get to the conference finals. The frequency of games at this stage is at a torrid pace, with only one rest day in between.

Following last night's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox revealed how teammate Victor Wembanyama recovers between each game. During a postgame interview, he mentioned how Wembanyama wears blue light glasses after 9 o'clock, reads, and stays off his phone.

Blue light is emitted from LED, fluorescent light, phone screens, TVs, computer tablets, and of course, the sun. The problem with blue light at night is that it can suppress melatonin and disrupt circadian rhythms. Basically, it is sending a signal to your brain and body that it is still daytime when it really is not.

This is obviously a problem when you're trying to wind down to go to sleep. Sleep and recovery are imperative at this stage of the playoffs. Between travel, practices, meetings, and of course the games themselves, every recovery variable needs to be on point. Blue light glasses are an easy way to maintain good sleep patterns.

It's important to note that blue light is not an inherently bad thing. During the day, blue light is actually beneficial: it boosts alertness, mood, and reaction time. The concern is mainly about evening/nighttime exposure.

Not all recovery tools used by athletes are expensive. If you want to wind down like Victor Wembanyama, a pair of good blue light glasses is only about $20. There are also settings on your phone that can minimize blue light levels. Whether you're an NBA superstar competing for a championship or someone simply looking to improve your sleep, the principle is the same. Minimize blue light, have a bedtime routine, and the recovery will follow.

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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM.