Anthony Gharib, ESPN
Victor Wembanyama is celebrating his Rookie of the 12 months season with furry footwear.
The San Antonio Spurs heart introduced a participant version of the Nike Hustle GT nicknamed “Wookiee of the 12 months” to the crew’s dwelling opener Saturday in opposition to the Houston Rockets.
The kicks are a nod to “Wookiees,” the species of tall, furry animals within the “Star Wars” collection — probably the most well-known of whom is Chewbacca.
Wembayama stated on a June 2023 episode of “The Previous Man and the Three” podcast that “Star Wars” was his favourite film.
He ranked “Revenge of the Sith” as his favourite movie within the collection, adopted by “Assault of the Clones” and “The Empire Strikes Again.” In Could, he listed his Star Wars beginning 5 with Chewbacca at heart and Yoda at level guard.
Wembanyama averaged 21.4 factors, 10.6 rebounds and three.6 blocks in his rookie season, turning into the sixth unanimous Rookie of the 12 months winner.
However he struggled in his first recreation of the season Thursday in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama had 17 factors and 9 rebounds on 27.8% capturing.
