We’re talking about San Antonio Spurs icon Victor Wembanyama. But to explain how he became Hector Banana-Bread, we’ve got to take a trip over to Reddit, where a very confused user asked for help identifying their significant other’s favorite player to secretly buy his jersey.

While most nicknames are earned through accomplishments or defining traits, one San Antonio Spurs player recently received a hilariously unique nickname in an unexpected way. The origin story begins with a Reddit post by a user named Rafe_Cameron_OBX.

Everyone stops but Ja. He made up his mind that he was dunking on Big Vic right there, no matter what happens next. Meanwhile, Wemby isn’t even fully in position. He slows on his rotation because of the whistle and then gives a half-hearted contest once Morant is in the air and jumping into his chest.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reacts about the family he gave a game-worn jersey to is deciding to sell it.

When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, their timeline immediately shifted. Instead of being five years away from competing, the Spurs immediately became relevant again and can chase a title as soon as their young star is ready.

It’s an All-Star-centric episode of 'The Big Number' as Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference starters, headlined by Victor Wembanyama. Despite playing for a San Antonio Spurs team with a losing record, could Wemby become one of the youngest All-Star starters in NBA history?

As the game has opened up, it’s been easier for younger players to make more of an impact defensively. And Wemby is ahead of the pack.

Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama in highlight fashion, but the slam became one of the best NBA plays ever that didn't count.

In addition to almost doubling his vote count from last week to Thursday, Victor Wembanyama also moved up to 4th among all Western Conference frontcourt players.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds ... and they hadn't played since last Tuesday in Dallas. Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle scored 23 points apiece for San Antonio. The Spurs dominated the fourth quarter, making ...

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Caitlin Clark turned 23 on Wednesday. And as a birthday gift of sorts, Tyrese Haliburton offered her some more high praise. Haliburton stars for the Indiana Pacers. Clark stars for