We thought we had seen everything about Victor Wembanyama since he set foot in the United States, but that was without counting on the fervor of the inhabitants of San Antonio. Orchestra at the airport, when he gets off the plane… Procession of cars to escort him to the room… “Wem-VP” shouted in the streets…
A real delirium, and some locals have compared the atmosphere to that of a parade for an NBA title!
“I think it shows the culture of San Antonio and the people here,” testifies Jeremy Sochan, who had attended the Draft Thursday evening then flew before the arrival of Wembanyama. “Things are very exciting. He is a very promising player. It’s going to be a lot of fun. It shows how much we want to show him love, that he’s a family here and he doesn’t have to worry about anything.”
I’Express-News went to interview fans, like 38-year-old Daniel Jones. To listen to him, the number 1 of the Draft is a Messiah!
“It was a very emotional moment… I cried last night when we drafted Victor. There is something different with him. His enthusiasm and intelligence impress. He has a dogged desire to come here to win, and I believe NBA championship rings are ahead of us. »
