I started describing Wemby to my wife and realized that between his name, physical attributes, and resume, it sounded like I was talking about an imaginary friend. - ThreadSky

joshgondelman.bsky.social • 157 days ago

I started describing Wemby to my wife and realized that between his name, physical attributes, and resume, it sounded like I was talking about an imaginary friend.

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bronxriverdigital.com•157 days ago

Yeah he’s not… normal.

Haven’t seen him play that much but having a hard time understanding the Spurs aren’t undefeated.

darathus.xyz•157 days ago

I've been to one NBA game, it was French Heritage celebration Day, and he scored 50 points. Was pretty damned impressive.

aaronnadell.bsky.social•157 days ago

“… and he’s French!”

jtp2106.me•155 days ago

theotherspeakman.bsky.social•153 days ago

Wait, is this why Panera put out Charged Lemonades in 2022??

lindseyadler.bsky.social•157 days ago

definitely urban legend type vibe

joshgondelman.bsky.social•157 days ago

“Is Wemby in the room with us right now?”

goldengateblond.bsky.social•155 days ago

“imagine a human tree”

jasonpaul.bsky.social•155 days ago

christyadmiraal.bsky.social•155 days ago

Been thinking of this for days

actioncookbook.com•157 days ago

“… oh, and he’s French!”
“Yes, dear, I’m sure he is.”

joshgondelman.bsky.social•157 days ago

Haahahah!

rmj.bsky.social•157 days ago

It’s not clear to me he’s real though either!

chriswagner.bsky.social•154 days ago

I remember either Deadspin or Defector referring to Giannis as a "point squid", and I now realize they shot their shot too early

biniman.bsky.social•157 days ago

[Toddler voice] hes fwench and 7 foot tall and plays basketball!

rufusmgrapefruit.bsky.social•155 days ago

but in a beret

psychprof85.bsky.social•154 days ago

Did you mention his incredibly nerdy reading habits? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-loves-brandon-sanderson-books/1d487ab4ded0d7ae0f881456

swizzlespoon.bsky.social•154 days ago

I can easily imagine.

Plus his name is fun to sing.

https://danbern.bandcamp.com/track/victor-wembanyama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vaMmdXA-I

btflanders.bsky.social•155 days ago

Shoutout from @theringer.com.web.brid.gy on The Mismatch podcast Josh!

emmaberquist.bsky.social•155 days ago

did you show her the slenderman costume lol

joshgondelman.bsky.social•155 days ago

Okay I just did and she said: "That's so scary!"

pronounced-ing.bsky.social•154 days ago

I have no idea who this dude is but I already love him

kevdog.bsky.social•154 days ago

Imagine a 7' tall stick insect who is a basketball wizard. That's fairly close.

volcanicsand.bsky.social•154 days ago

Except he makes 7-foot nba players look short next to him!

pronounced-ing.bsky.social•154 days ago

And also a huge adorable nerd, is what I'm seeing?

kevdog.bsky.social•154 days ago

Indeed.

phyrkrakr.bsky.social•153 days ago

He's also adorably French

jamiekates.bsky.social•154 days ago

It's really startling seeing him next to other nba stars

agrossfield.bsky.social•154 days ago

7’5”, quick and skilled like a man a foot shorter, and by all accounts a kind young man. I saw a video of him “exchanging” jerseys with a kid after a game.