“Hey Vic! » Invited by the official NBA jersey retailer to a private tour of an exhibition room dedicated to rookies of the year, Victor Wembanyama, 2024 winner of the trophy, was taken aback to hear himself addressed by familiar voices as he admired the official souvenirs in the windows.
The Frenchman first wondered if it was not artificial intelligence software which animated the faces of LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson and other of his glorious predecessors speaking to him on the screens on the walls, with a friendly “It’s good” from “Shaq” in French.
” Welcome to the club “
But the characters suddenly became very real to congratulate him. Shaquille O’Neal: “Expectations were high, you met them all.” Jason Kidd: “Number 1 in the league in blocks and deflected shots… Boy, you set the bar so high. » “Before you even arrived in the NBA, I had the chance to see all the work you accomplish, day after day,” greets Chris Paul.
Kevin Durant wishes him “welcome to the Rookie of the Year club. » Vince Carter gives him advice: “Stay hungry. The older ones stay hungry and always want more, they are never satisfied. » The conclusion is signed LeBron James: “This is only the beginning. Kisses, my brother. » Wembanyama was visibly very moved: “It’s crazy…” He has already joined an incredible brotherhood. As his look.
