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Victor Wembanyama’s life has changed in some huge ways since joining the San Antonio Spurs last summer.
He has become one of the biggest names in the NBA, this season’s Rookie of the Year, and a superstar known all over the world.
But even though so much has changed, much has stayed the same, including his hobbies and interests.
According to Matt Guzman, via Legion Hoops, Wembanyama’s first purchase when receiving his initial NBA paycheck wasn’t a new house or car.
Instead, the Spurs star spent his cash on an $850 Millennium Falcon LEGO set.
REPORT: Victor Wembanyama told fans before the 2023 Draft that the first thing he planned to buy with his first NBA paycheck was the $850 Millennium Falcon LEGO set.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 18, 2024
Wembanyama’s purchase shows that he’s not just a young man with many interests, but he’s also a diehard Star Wars fan.
It’s not surprising to hear that this is what he wanted to buy because Wembanyama isn’t one for the glitz and glamor that attracts many other NBA players.
He is known as a fairly quiet, reserved, and low-key man.
In fact, he spends most of his nights in, reading and going to bed early, especially before a big game.
This is part of what makes him such a terrific talent because he isn’t focused on living large and spending his money in frivolous ways.
Speaking of money, he is going to keep earning a lot of it over the next few years.
He already has a few endorsement deals and a promising partnership with Nike.
The shoe giant recently announced the arrival of his brand of sneakers and they are already generating a ton of buzz and will likely fly off the shelves.
Wembanyama will be making a massive amount of money over the years and it sounds like he will be spending it wisely on the things that mean the most to him.
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