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Victor Wembanyama Hilariously Introduced Himself to New Spurs Teammate Dylan Harper

They will be a fun new duo to watch in San Antonio.

Madison Williams

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama stands on the sidelines.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama stands on the sidelines. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Victor Wembanyama made sure to provide a warm welcome to his new San Antonio Spurs teammate Dylan Harper, who was selected No. 2 overall at the NBA draft on Wednesday night.

As Harper spoke with ESPN's Monica McNutt after shaking Commissioner Adam Silver's hand, Wembanyama snapped a photo of his television screen and posted the picture on Instagram with the caption, "Welcome home."

After that, Wembanyama actually FaceTimed Harper while the rookie was still at the draft. Their first exchange started in a funny manner.

"Hey, I play for the Spurs, my name is Vic," Wembanyama said when speaking to Harper.

"Yes, sir, I know who you is," Harper said while laughing.

Wembanyama had some advice for Harper, too.

"You should celebrate tonight," Wemby said. "In and out, rest a little bit and we go back."

Wembanyama and Harper will be a fun new duo to watch in San Antonio. At least the awkward introductions are over.

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MADISON WILLIAMS

Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.

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