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.
— Carolina Teague (@CTtheMicSlayer) January 1, 2025
On if the NBA will do the chess tournament:
"Of course, if we take it seriously."
Says Spurs Champion & PXP Sean Elliott…
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.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 28, 2024
Today, he posted asking if anyone wanted to meet in NYC's Washington Square Park to play chess.
The result:
pic.twitter.com/VhOwj5vl65
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).
— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) December 29, 2024
🎥@mollyhannahm pic.twitter.com/1LUQoPDx76
Basketball takes over the summer 🏀 🏖️#FIBAWC x #WinForAll 🏆 x #NothingElseMatters pic.twitter.com/dciaVDB0qN
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 14, 2023