What do you get when you mix Nike, Chess.com, and one of the NBA’s tallest dreamers? Apparently, a chess-hoops hybrid with Biggie on the aux. Victor Wembanyama just pulled off the first edition of his “Hoop Gambit” in Le Chesnay, just minutes from where he grew up. The event hosted 150 chess players and 300+ hoopers in what can only be described as the most Wemby-core summer gathering possible. Basketball meets brainpower under one roof.
“First edition… was a success,” Wemby wrote on Instagram, thanking his partners and the city. “This is just the beginning—we’re going to do it bigger and even better next year.” Bigger than almost 7’4″? That’s saying something. The cherry on top, though? Wemby scored the mood with The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy,” that iconic “It was all a dream…” line looping over the IG carousel. But just when the internet was catching its breath from all the wholesomeness, an even more exciting update entered the chat.
After a scary mid-season diagnosis that sidelined him for months, Victor Wembanyama has now been medically cleared to return to the court. The Spurs sensation had his electric first year cut short after just 46 games when doctors discovered a blood clot in his right shoulder, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The team took no chances, shutting him down in February to prioritize long-term health. But now, with the clot resolved and his condition stabilized, Wemby is gearing up for a full-strength comeback. What happens next, though? Well, come back here to find out!
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