Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to a chess match during their pregame warm-up.
Victor Wembanyama 's love for chess is well-known, and it seems Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull took notice. During the San Antonio Spurs ' pregame warm-up, Benny challenged Wembanyama and his teammates to a chess match right on the court. Wembanyama was spotted making moves while in the middle of layup lines, with Jeremy Sochan also joining in the game. Wembanyama has previously expressed his passion for chess, even suggesting a charity tournament with other NBA stars who share his interest.
The 21-year-old is having a phenomenal second season, averaging 25.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.9 blocks per game
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