Wembanyama went from the Mecca of basketball to the Mecca of chess this week.

Wembanyama, in particular, should especially take offense to Smith's comments because he's truly a role model for players coming into the league and young fans that support the game.

Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates to a game of chess in the middle of their warmups.

Victor Wembanyama 's chess game reached the hardwood Monday night. The San Antonio Spurs center played an opening move of chess against Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during player introductions.

Chess aficionados in New York City were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend. Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama initially asked fans on X to direct him to the best public spot to play chess ...

Wemby hung around NYC through the weekend and surprised fans by popping up in Washington Square Park in Lower Manhattan to place some chess. You can see it all below.

Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess With New York City Fans The San Antonio Spurs player linked with fans for impromptu chess matches at Washington Square Park.

Saturday was a good day for chess in New York City as San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama casually pulled up to play with random fans at Washington Square Park.

Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped off at Washington Square Park to play chess after the Spurs’ two ...

NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park while the San Antonio Spurs were in town to play the Knicks and Nets.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday.

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday.