Who said Americans only swear by winners? According to the NBA, Victor Wembanyama, the star of the San Antonio Spurs, dead last in the Western Conference, ranks fourth in terms of jerseys sold since the start of the season. In front of him, we only find Stephen Curry (No. 1 in sales), Jayson Tatum (No. 2) and LeBron James (No. 3). From a team point of view, the record sales of the Frenchman’s jersey even place the Spurs in the top 10 of the most bankable franchises on the “Nba Store” (9th position).
Nothing surprising in this, as “Wembymania” took hold of the United States, starting last season, before he was finally drafted in first position by the Spurs, restoring hope and ambition. to fans who had ended up no longer believing in bright tomorrows.
But despite the arrival of the Frenchman, Gregg Popovic’s Spurs are still struggling to get out of last place in the West with only 21% victories this season. Last night, Wemby and his team fell again at home against the Washington Wizzards (113-118), provoking the dull anger of the former Mets 92 player.