NBA Fans React to Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul News

NBA Fans react to Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul reportedly participating in the Skills Challenge

Nov 27, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) talks with guard Chris Paul (3) in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

While fans across the NBA are still obsessing over the breaking news of the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade, the NBA season is still far from over, with important dates on the horizon. For the San Antonio Spurs, they'll enjoy their off day on Sunday before heading to Memphis to begin their six-game road trip leading into All-Star Weekend.

In terms of All-Star Weekend this year, the Spurs are set to be well-represented with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle heading out for their respective events. However, recent news indicates that Wembanyama will be adding another All-Star Weekend event to his schedule, doing so alongside his veteran teammate.

Sources: Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama will partner up and represent the San Antonio Spurs by participating in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/4QQCcwXp0U

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 2, 2025

As reported by Chris Haynes, Wembanyama and teammate Chris Paul will represent the Spurs as partners in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend. Paul, a 12-time All-Star, hasn't made the game since his time in Phoenix with the Suns but will now return for an event.

Following the news, fans have taken to social media to react to the duo:

"Thank god they didn’t pair him up with Ant again," one user commented with relief.

"This is pretty cool actually," one user replied with.

"Thought CP3 got traded," one user commented following the blockbuster trade this weekend.

"All star Weekend Representing 💪🏽," a proud Spurs fan commented.

"You're still starting and playing [an] important role on a playoff contender, can you believe it?" 🙌 @WindhorstESPN with Chris Paul on his 19-year career and playing with Victor Wembanyama 👏 pic.twitter.com/61oepE3Sa7

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 24, 2025

Based on the interactions, fans are still scarred from the breaking news yesterday with Doncic and Davis but also excited to see the duo go out and try to win the Skills Challenge. Since the inception of the contest in 2003, a Spurs player has only participated once with Tony Parker in 2012.

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