Welcoming Victor Wembanyama to San Antonio

We dig into the impact this 19-year-old basketball prodigy could have on our city, and what his arrival will mean for San Antonio's economy.
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[@vincentsido5208]

I already miss Wemby I was so happy to watch his game in Paris levallois... take care of him San antonio Its our french Wemby

[@theparisiancorner9622]

ALLEZ PARIS ! ALLEZ LA FRANCE ! ALLEZ SAN ANTONIO !

[@icantstayfocused]

hes gona be in good hands... lets go spurs

[@CDJM405]

Yes me too, i was also in his last game at roland garros. I had the chance to get close to him before he get in the stadium near the vip entrance, i regret i did not dare to call him and asked an autograph... i was just enjoying the moment

[@bastousien]

Exactly, take great care of him, or there will be trouble between our countries !!! 😂

[@Jameswillmadeit50]

@@CDJM405 that’s how i’ll probably be here in S.A. just enjoying the moment

[@DanSurprise]

I have been supporting Spurs since David Robinson was a rookie, over 30 years now, it is so exciting to have Wemby now. I feel like a kid again.

[@markdelavega4953]

It's safe to say that Wemby's pressure is bigger than LeBron's because this is the social media age...

[@PabloCruise1]

It’s time to start watching Spurs games again!

[@nochaser1641]

Thanks for coming to SA Vic!!!!!!!❤️❤️💪🏾⛹🏾‍♂️🤩🤩🤔🙂☺️🙂🙂😊😇🎷🎹

[@Tussinette]

Amazing to see a Frenchy that popular. May he succeed! 🤞🏻

[@user-bn4gb4et5r]

San Antonio will always stand by the Spurs go Spurs go❤❤❤❤👍👍👍😇🙏👍👍😅😅😅

[@ninongnox]

What a time to be a Spurs fan! I have a feeling we have our new big three! Wemby, Sochan and Vassell. GSG!

[@imthemann_7782]

What about Keldon Johnson

[@jordannietos]

@@imthemann_7782 Keldon will be our Manu. Unpredictable but much needed.

[@MrAntonnio96]

Man thats some pressure hope he can live with it this is Texas you got to walk the walk

[@ice44miles]

What a shining moment in Spurs history! Love it as a Day 1 fan from Sept 1973. Still remember first heroes in town being James Silas, Rich Jones and "Little" Joe Hamilton!

[@nochaser1641]

I can’t wait till he gets his first triple double!!!!🏀⛹🏽‍♂️❤️👑

[@laurent-minimalisme]

Quadruple

[@paullopez2021]

It's like Wemby has given San Antonio new life - without even having played a single game as a Spur.

[@johnmuuo7161]

1 teenager with the whole city on his shoulders, I hope he does well

[@serge6885]

To understand how Wembanyama makes his teammates better, just look at what happened to Bilal Coulibaly. Within a year, he came into the draft at the 7th pick and he wasn't even in the top 100 a few months ago.

[@Sofwarriors]

Can we move back into the alamodome, PLZZZZ, Its way more cooler an historical

[@danielplainview2360]

They're not wrong about the impact. Michael Jordan transformed Chicago from the day he was drafted. Navy Pier The Magnificent Mile Grant Park Near West and South sides real estate boom United Center MJ and the Bulls changed the perception of the city. Everyone wanted to live and say they were from Chicago.

[@nochaser1641]

Vic we want your little brother next!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩😊⛹🏾‍♂️

[@DaytimeNightmare]

I hope he becomes what hes supposed to....👍🍇

[@loveandsurvivalwithj6222]

I love you victor

[@usmilwife]

I'm so excited and can't wait to see Wemby play and grow with the Spurs. 🎉

[@loveandsurvivalwithj6222]

I was a spurs fan since I was born I love you victor wembenyama

[@bitcoingang9743]

Paris France produce the best football/basketball players!

[@bigshotrob007]

The only thing around the Att Center is the Valero down the street. A New Stadium is Imminent

[@ro992]

*We don't come to see the "street" play* !! 🙄

[@SalWrld]

I hope we get a new area away from the east side

[@Graigy69]

Quand je vois comment sont les fans à San Antonio c'est là-bas que j'aurais voulu jouer si j'avais été joueur. Même la ville a l'air belle et paisible

[@ltrebor666]

Now we need a new Arena in Downtown

[@ro992]

*S P U R S are gonna rock your world* !!

[@butchdavila6735]

I wonder if ither NBA cities are treating their draft picks luke this. Its wild.

[@trevonhoward431]

Detroit did it with Cade

[@jayregal6478]

POPOVICH will NEVER retire!

[@JeffBird86]

Isn’t pop team president? If so he can just go into a front office position and hire steve Kerr as the spurs head coach.

[@ahnguyen1]

Spurs should thank Leonard for leaving and starting the downward spiral to land Wemby

[@keeganbrown9967]

The city of San Antonio right this very second needs to create an Arena fund and dedicate a portion of all hotel and rental car tax fees to the fund. I believe the Spurs lease at the AT&T Center ends in 2030 but by 2028 a plan with rederings, funding , and a site need to be all ironed out. BRING THE SPURS BACK DOWNTOWN!!

[@angelhanson7125]

Can we not like overhype him and wait after his first few games? Look at what happened to Zion

[@DanSurprise]

Huge Spurs fan for 35 years here, from his press conferences, and the way he was brought up, Wemby is very down to earth. His character is very similar to Robinson and Duncan. He will take care of himself off the court, and he will be a success, perhaps not immediately, but he will bring success to San Antonio soon. Zion is a great player, but unfortunately, distracted by too many off-court issues.

[@Ebriel0000000]

I guess Spurs will be in playoffs this year but if they are not they can draft another french jewel in 2024 : Zach Risacher. Mark my words : time is close for a new Spurs Dinasty !!!

[@jameshoward8544]

Next they will change the name of propane to Wemba and Wemba accessories

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

Dont Forget guys, This is still Denver Nuggets year. Wemby should learn from the Joker..

[@ihateconspiracytheories5270]

$ 29 Burger 🍔???

[@albertinocosta5777]

Faut pas qu'il se fasse les croisés le grand parceque la ville va finir en dépression....

[@JIL662]

Spurs to Austin is credible. Nurenbirg doing anything but giving the spurs what they want is so short sighted. I cant stand that guy.

[@sotohc96]

No, crawl back to your corner.

[@icantstayfocused]

spurs never going to SA

[@icantstayfocused]

they just built a 500 million training facility here why would they ever go to austin

[@Flacogatoalx]

@@icantstayfocused Austin is literally so close...I could see it..sorry but SA is still boring AF..(born and raised there)

[@icantstayfocused]

it rlly doesnt matter what ur opinion is theyre staying in SA lil bro. cope

[@ARushin80]

I feel sorry for him, San Antonio sucks.

[@icantstayfocused]

u off fent

[@juanabrego8958]

But he wanted to go to San Antonio 🤭, 5 time champions no state taxes. You just hating bruh lol

[@gmgm9530]

Might suck to you…. But he’s going to love it….. puro Pinche SPURS!! 210 TEJAS Y QUE?

[@papi-sauce]

is a perfect place for a foreign prospect to grow. little distraction and a great coach. just dont trust their medical staff on anything haha.

[@PabloCruise1]

Smile when you say that, pardner.