Nike may have revealed a Victor Wembanyama logo on eclipse day and it is otherworldly
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LeBron James crowned Victor Wembanyama with an amazing nickname when he said that he was more like an alien than a unicorn.
The nickname has stuck for the San Antonio Spurs star rookie, who has a sneaker deal with Nike. Although he does not yet have a signature shoe, the brand is expected to release them in May.
On the day of the 2024 solar eclipse, Nike Basketball teased a video that may have featured Wemby's new logo. Assuming that is what they are referencing, this thing is intergalactic and otherworldly and awesome.
It is also perfectly fitting for Wembanyama, who deserves a logo as special as he is on the court.
Wembanyama first wore the GT Hustle 2 "Alien" while playing in the Rising Stars Game during the NBA's All-Star Weekend. The backs featured an alien that the big man illustrated.
The sensational rookie considered himself an artist on and enjoys drawing, he has said.
Assuming that this is indeed a teaser for Wemby's Nike logo, it's fantastic.
Where will Zach Edey get drafted?
Purdue big man Zach Edey was one of the most dominant players on the court during March Madness.
The back-to-back national collegiate player of the year leads the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in points as well as both offensive and defensive rebounds
His elite play on both ends of the floor could potentially lead Purdue to win its first championship in program history.
The senior will turn pro after the season concludes, but which team will select him in the 2024 NBA Draft? We looked at recent mocks to see the latest projections.
Shootaround
— Fans loved Caitlin Clark’s classy response to Dawn Staley's claim that she needed a title to be the GOAT
— SNL skit hilariously sums up how good women's March Madness is with Caitlin Clark, Kim Mulkey jokes
— DJ Burns revealed the unsurprising thing he said to make Zach Edey laugh
— A friendship with a frozen chicken nugget billionaire helped Arkansas land head coach John Calipari