Victor Wembanyama has been rewarded for his stellar performances with the San Antonio Spurs, earning a spot as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. Just days before the event, the French center sent a strong message to the rest of the league.

Victor Wembanyama is set to make his first NBA All-Star appearance, but don’t expect him to be star-struck. The San Antonio Spurs ’ rising star, who’s taken the league by storm this 2024-25 season, has made it clear: he has no interest in making friends at the All-Star Game.

Despite the early deficit, however, there was no shortage of highlight plays from Victor Wembanyama and rookie guard Stephon Castle in transition. Both players found an opening and made a play to generate some positive momentum, and it earned some positive traction on social media.