Victor Wembanyama, NBA and chess

Victor Wembanyama is quickly becoming the new face of the NBA
Don't let the haters fool you; the NBA on Christmas Day was a successful outing for the league. One reason for that was the absolute classic between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks that started the festivities.
Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York
Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama takes on chess players in New York park
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama swaps the court for the chess board, inviting fans to take him on for a different type of one-on-one in a New York park.
NBA’s Victor Wembanyama Asks Fans to Meet in Manhattan to Play Chess
The French superstar invited fans to Washington Square Park for a sparring session of the minds over a chess board
Victor Wembanyama Was the Only Honest NBA Player About His Christmas Wish List
Most of the players interviewed gave simple answers. Spurs guard Devin Vassell and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wished for wins. San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes elaborated a bit, wishing for a win and quality time with his family after the game.
Victor Wembanyama puts up 42 points in Christmas Day debut
Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs narrowly lost.
Highlights: Victor Wembanyama delivers excitement in Christmas Day debut
Victor Wembanyama led all players (and the league on Christmas Day) with 42 points, 18 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Additionally, Jeremy Sochan had an uber efficient night with 21 poin
NBA star Victor Wembanyama spent the day playing chess in New York's Washington Square Park
The NBA star, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs and goes by the nickname Wemby, took to X in the early hours of Saturday to ...
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Is Victor Wembanyama Playing Tonight Against The Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest Injury Update On Spurs Star
The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the next game. Find out if Victor Wembanyama is playing ...
7-foot-3 NBA star Victor Wembanyama easily spotted playing chess on NYC streets
NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama made a call to fans on social media looking for a chess partner on the NYC streets ...
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Victor Wembanyama plays chess in the rain at Washington Square Park
He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up, braving a morning of cold rain to play chess with one of the ...
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VIDEO: NBA Fans Are Speechless After Victor Wembanyama Was Spotted Doing The Most Random Thing Possible At Washington Square Park
San Antonio Spurs standout player Victor Wembanyama surprised his fans by doing something unexpected at Washington Square ...
LOOK: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama pulls up to Washington Square Park in New York to play chess
Victor Wembanyama pulled up to Washington Square Park to play chess despite it being a very rainy Saturday in New York City.
Victor Wembanyama plays chess at Washington Square Park in rain after asking for NYC’s ‘best’ spots
Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped ...
Kia MVP Ladder: Victor Wembanyama begins to knock on Top 5 door
San Antonio's second-year phenom dazzled on Christmas Day and may be making some inroads into our Top 5 as well.