The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.
Victor Wembanyama embracing the moment at Paris Games — with a little local flavor
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Bulls' Coby White puts Victor Wembanyama on a poster with dagger dunk over 7-4 Spurs phenom
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