Spurs' Victor Wembanyama on getting the NBA chess tournament he tweeted about to start. Says he's heard Jaylen Brown, Luka Doncic, etc. are chess players.

On if the NBA will do the chess tournament:

"Of course, if we take it seriously."

Says Spurs Champion & PXP Sean Elliott…

— Carolina Teague (@CTtheMicSlayer) January 1, 2025

Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there

— Wemby (@wemby) December 28, 2024

Thanks for everyone who pulled up in the rain 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/qblm9xzOfL

— Wemby (@wemby) December 28, 2024

We need an NBA players only Chess tournament, proceeds go to the charity of choice of the winner https://t.co/OyudB2t4io

— Wemby (@wemby) December 28, 2024

Morning in New York playing chess with Victor Wembanyama in the park. pic.twitter.com/fJRqN4X4Xm

— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) December 28, 2024

Victor Wembanyama randomly stopped by Washington Square Park in New York City today to play some chess. This is what the game should really be all about. pic.twitter.com/jr8QQlcI7z

— GothamChess (@GothamChess) December 28, 2024

Last night, Victor Wembanyama's Spurs played in Brooklyn.

Today, he posted asking if anyone wanted to meet in NYC's Washington Square Park to play chess.

The result:
pic.twitter.com/VhOwj5vl65

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 28, 2024

Victor Wembanyama explains why he wanted to play chess at Washington Square Park- located in Greenwich Village in New York. (BTW, If you’ve ever seen the movie ‘I am Legend,’ with Will Smith, his character lives across the street).

🎥@mollyhannahm pic.twitter.com/1LUQoPDx76

— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) December 29, 2024

Basketball takes over the summer 🏀 🏖️#FIBAWC x #WinForAll 🏆 x #NothingElseMatters pic.twitter.com/dciaVDB0qN

— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 14, 2023