Victor Wembanyama sends fans racing to Washington Square Park as he squares off with strangers for chess showdown

Victor Wembanyama sent his fans into a frenzy after he asked them out to meet him at Washington Square Park. The San Antonio Spurs star has been in great form in his second season in the league.

Wembanyama made a post from his X, formerly Twitter, handle and asked his fans to play chess with him.

"Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there," Wembanyama said.

The fans immediately responded to the Spurs star's request. They gathered at Washington Square Park to have an opportunity to play chess with him. After the publicity stunt, the Spurs star made another post showing gratitude to his 359.6K followers.

"Thanks for everyone who pulled up in the rain 😂🔥," Wembanyama wrote.

Wembanyama has been a point of difference for San Antonio in almost all of their matches this season. The reigning Rookie of the Year is averaging 25.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. He has been shooting an incredible 48.0% from the field and 36.1% from the 3-point range.

Most recently, the Spurs star delivered an exceptional performance against the New York Knicks in his first Christmas game. He scored 42 points, collected 18 rebounds, and dished out four assists in a 117-114 loss.

NBA fans react to Victor Wembanyama inviting fans to play chess with him

NBA fans expressed their reactions to Victor Wembanyama inviting his fans to play chess with him. NBA Central reshared Wemby's tweet on their X handle, and the fans flooded the post with their thoughts.

One fan called out the Spurs star as a chill guy for making the effort to meet his fans.

"Wemby is the kind of chill guy who gets along with everyone and smokes at every homeboys crib."

Other fans joined the bandwagon and expressed similar sentiments in the post's comment section.

"Wemby actually a cool ass dude fr I don’t think anyone can really hate on him," a fan said.

"Wemby is quickly becoming one of the most likable superstars. He’s box office to watch, but off the court, he’s very humble and down to earth," another fan said.

"Bro's so goated he's probably 2000 elo," another fan said.

Another fan applauded the Spurs star for his down-to-earth attitude.

"That guy is so down to earth," the fan commented.

"Wemby actually a cool ass dude fr I don’t think anyone can really hate on him," another fan said.

Wembanyama and the Spurs will be back in action on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.