Final weekend, Victor Wembanyama was again house in France visiting household and fascinating in numerous actions. On Saturday, Could 18th, the Frenchman confirmed his enthusiasm for a brand new sport: combined martial arts. Wemby was seen supporting fellow Frenchman Cedric Doumbe throughout his battle towards Jaleel Willis.
It’s protected to say the rookie loved the occasion, judging by his response. Doumbe would possibly need Wemby to attend extra fights since his presence coincided with Doumbe’s victorious efficiency on Saturday.
Nonetheless, the primary motive Victor went house to Paris was for a particular occasion in Nanterre on Sunday, Could nineteenth. Nike held an occasion to unveil the brand new France nationwide crew shirt for the upcoming Olympics. The uniforms had been smooth, harking back to the basic soccer kits France wore within the late Nineties.
The occasion was flooded with younger followers who bought to expertise and hang around with Wemby firsthand. Naturally, this led to some one-on-three basketball the place the 2024 Rookie of the 12 months confirmed no mercy, dunking and blocking almost each shot.
Being in France, Nike additionally arrange a soccer exhibit for the youngsters. Wemby confirmed off his expertise as a goalkeeper, making it virtually unattainable for the youngsters to attain towards his eight-foot wingspan.
The most effective a part of these movies surfacing on Twitter was the gems discovered by Victor’s greatest followers, revealing his humble beginnings as a soccer goalie.
The spotlight was a video of Victor in motion, so particular that the NBA participant himself couldn’t resist commenting on the tweet.
General, the Nike occasion in Paris was a serious success. I loved the numerous anecdotes and tweets that emerged from it.
In different information, Wembanyama turned the youngest participant ever to make the NBA’s First Staff All-Protection this week.
This achievement provides to his spectacular rookie resume. Regardless of some disappointment, he didn’t make the All-NBA groups as a consequence of fierce competitors, however he’s anticipated to have a greater likelihood subsequent season.
Lastly, Wemby was seen again in San Antonio. First, he attended a dinner on the restaurant Rebelle with coach Popovich, the place it’s seemingly they shared some nice wines whereas discussing the upcoming season.
He additionally made a particular go to to a buying and selling card retailer. In accordance with an worker, he confirmed up simply earlier than closing, in search of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering memorabilia. By all accounts, the Frenchman was amicable and superior to spend time with.
L’adjoint du magasin Adam Conley raconte que Wemby est arrivé juste avant la fermeture et à été “tremendous amical” en regardant tout de Pokémon à Magic The Gathering
Il serait juste reparti avec quelques mangas
La théorie comme quoi il cherchait sa carte serait donc fausse https://t.co/v1yYzfMw2j
— Wemby France (@VicWembanyamaFR) Could 23, 2024
