In only his second year, Victor Wembanyama is already one of the best players in the NBA. He's arguably the best two-way player in the league and has numerous nods of approval from his peers. However,

San Antonio Spurs standout player Victor Wembanyama surprised his fans by doing something unexpected at Washington Square Park.

Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped off at Washington Square Park to play chess after the Spurs’ two-game stint in the Big Apple this week.