‘He just gets it’: Victor Wembanyama praised for what he said about sports gambling

Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images on October 1, 2026 In a world where athletes and teams across the country have been accepting endorsement deals and partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is taking another approach. During a press conference this week, Wembanyama made it clear that he has no intention of ever partnering with a sports…