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.

The French can ball. Led by burgeoning 21-year-old French superstar Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are in Paris this week to play a pair of showcase games against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday and Saturday at Accor Arena.

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.

Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan as he posed for a slew of photographers.

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.

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

The nickname "Alien" wasn't enough for Victor Wembanyama, so ... raised in Georgia and sometimes attended Dallas Mavericks games. She also revealed that they lived together in Dallas and her ...

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

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.

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.

Victor Wembanyama is back in Paris with the the Spurs for the NBA Paris Games 2025. NANTERRE, France (AP) — Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better. They will not be feeling right at home.