Victor Wembanyama, the talented power forward for the San Antonio Spurs, has confirmed his support for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Despite his success in basketball, Wembanyama remains connected to his football rootsRising NBA star

Victor Wembanyama and Kylian Mbappé

NEW DELHI: Victor Wembanyama, the talented power forward for the San Antonio Spurs, recently disclosed his unwavering support for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the reigning champions of Ligue 1. The French-born player, hailing from just outside Paris, has been candid about his love for football and his admiration for PSG, particularly superstar Kylian Mbappé.

Wembanyama, affectionately known as “Wemby,” has not shied away from expressing his football allegiances.

He has frequently been spotted in the company of Parisian football icon Kylian Mbappé, and on Thursday, he officially confirmed his status as a devout PSG fan.

While making waves in his rookie NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama has been a standout performer, boasting impressive averages of 18.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Despite his basketball success, he remains deeply connected to his football roots and openly supports Mbappé, who has been a significant influence on the rising NBA star.

Mbappé, acknowledging the admiration from Wembanyama, shared his thoughts in a May interview with Le Parisien, saying, “You don’t have to be a top athlete to know that this guy is special. What we can do is accompany him, support him, admire what he has already done and what he will do in the future.”

When quizzed about his football allegiance, Wembanyama left no room for doubt, stating, “We do talk football from time to time. My team is PSG, of course.”

As Wembanyama continues to make waves in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, PSG is gearing up for their upcoming clash against Reims on Saturday afternoon.