Adam Silver has been preaching it for years…expand the NBA’s reach by turning players into global, multi-dimensional icons. And now, Victor Wembanyama just executed that vision to perfection.
Silver once said, “He’s a chess player. He went to Washington Square Park, play chess in the rain for 45 minutes. Within five days, a 100 million people had viewed him playing chess… Now the question is… how do we as the league use that to bring people to the set to watch live games.” Wemby heard him loud and clear.
From France, the Spurs star just made a major announcement: “Hi everyone, I have a big announcement. I’m organizing the first edition of my tournament, the Hoop Gambit. It’s taking place on Sunday, July 20th at Le Chenet, Pierre Curva gymnasium. There will be three disciplines: 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and a chess tournament. You can register… using the link in my bio, and I look forward to seeing many of you. See you Sunday.”
This is it. The perfect blend of culture, intellect, and hoops. Wemby is more than a 7’4” phenom, he’s a movement. And with moves like this, he’s not just fulfilling Silver’s vision…redefining it.
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