Home/NBA

via Imago

via Imago

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is about to play his first game. And the hype the NBA draft generated is real! On Friday, he’s headed to debut at the Summer League. And his impressive stance is making more and more people to join in, despite Summer League not getting that much traction.

All this comes from the fact that Wemby inspires and impresses everyone, from fans to critics. The CEO of Fanatics is also all praises for him, after meeting the young NBA star.

NBA fans await his appearance on-court once again to see his first match and are willing to spend extra if it needs to be. Prices for the tickets to Summer League are skyrocketing, something nobody expected it could ever happen.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Victor Wembanyama Debut Ticket Prices Skyrocket!

Since being draft No. 1 overall, Victor Wembanyama is going to play for the first time on Friday. His Summer League debut is getting all the traction from fans willing to spend as much as $850!

Yes, you read that right!

According to a post by Joe Pompliano, ticket prices on StubHub are going for $850 each.

This is almost thrice the price for the same seats as per Joe’s observation. The same seat’s price is 1/3 less for the subsequent day when Wemby isn’t playing.

The San Antonio Spurs drafted the French Star as the #1 overall pick. Victor Wemby, standing at a towering height of 7’5 as per ESPN, is earning $55 million. This is the most any rookie is making this year.

Read More: After Being Snubbed From Michael Rubin?s Star-Studded Party, Victor Wembanyama and Other NBA Draft Starlets Set to Have a Mega Bash in Las Vegas

While it wasn’t clear if Victor was playing in the Summer League initially, he’s said to have been packed for the entire summer. That being said, fans are excited to see Victor dunking and dribbling for the first time!

via Reuters

In his first Summer League match, Wemby and Spurs are set to play against Charlotte Hornets, with #2 pick, Brandon Miller. He’s also likely to play on Sunday against team Portland, with #3 pick, Scoot Henderson.

Stating his excitement, Victor says, ?It?s going to be intense. I can?t wait to wear that Spurs jersey for a first time.?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Wembanyama is currently in the news for the wrong reasons

While looking forward to his debut, controversies don’t seem to leave his side. The young French basketballer was involved in a controversy with Britney Spears last evening. Apparently, Britney wanted to meet Wemby, and tapped on his shoulder. His security team allegedly slapped her as she approached the NBA star. This all happened outside a famous Las Vegas restaurant.

You can also read: ?This Is F**king America!!!? Disturbing Details About Victor Wembanyama?s Unfortunate Exchange With Brittney Spears Take Center Stage on the Web

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Keeping things aside, what do you think about Victor? Will he come true on the hype created? Tell us in the comments.

Watch This Story: How much will Victor Wembanyama earn during his rookie NBA season at San Antonio Spurs?