The San Antonio Spurs’ top draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, has sparked mixed reactions with his new appearance. Many consider him to be the most promising talent in the NBA since LeBron James, with a bright future ahead of him. However, as he enters a challenging era of social media, he also faces an unprecedented level of scrutiny and attention. This has already become evident in small ways, highlighting the intense pressure and expectations that come with being a number one draft pick.
Wembanyama recently received a haircut after being withdrawn from the NBA Summer League by the Spurs. A photo of the young player with his newly shaved head was posted, and some fans have taken to making remarks about his appearance. One fan joked that he was now 6’11”, while others expressed negative opinions, calling him “hideous” and saying they were glad he wasn’t on their team. Another fan suggested that Wembanyama could emulate Tim Duncan’s look with a cheap Walmart button-down shirt. Despite speculation that he will be gradually integrated into the Spurs team, there is a growing belief that Wembanyama could become Gregg Popovich’s final great player and lead the team to another NBA title.
An unusual incident occurred during an NBA game when Wembanyama was completely ignored by the referee. Despite this, there is high anticipation for Wembanyama to become a starter for the Spurs in 2023, and to lead the team to success after some disappointing seasons. He is expected to be the go-to player for the franchise.
