Victor Wembanyama has debuted some new footwear ahead of the San Antonio Spurs' home opener this Saturday. Celebrating his unanimous Rookie of the Year victory for the NBA 2023-24 season, Wemby arrived to the game in a special edition Nike GT Hustle 3 "Wookiee of the Year."
The No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft has been open about being a fan of the sci-fi genre when it comes to films. Ahead of the game, he mentioned that his top three favorite Star Wars films include Revenge of the Sith, Attack of the Clones and Empire Strikes Back. Taking a page from the George Lucas films, the 20-year-old basketball star wears a Star Wars-inspired design on the Hustles. The shoe features thick fur throughout, resembling that of a Wookiee. The sneaker's branding is play on the phrase "Rookie of the Year," a nod to Wemby's accomplishments.
Wemby's love for the franchise was evident when he revealed that he bought a LEGO Millennium Falcon set as his first purchase following his rookie contract. The new PEs are a nod to his love for the film franchise, as well as his rookie year. In his rookie season, he had 71 starts, averaging 21.4 points and 10.6 rebounds and accomplishing a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game. He shot 32.5% from beyond the arc and led France to a silver medal victory during the 2024 Paris Olympics. It is uncertain if these PEs will be available for general release anytime soon.
Take a closer look at the shoes below.
EXCLUSIVE: Victor Wembanyama has “Wookiee of the Year” Nike GT Hustles tonight for San Antonio’s home opener — celebrating his Rookie of the Year season and his love for Star Wars. pic.twitter.com/8RrPQn1Bca
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) October 26, 2024
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