Victor Wembanyama plays chess in NYC park after putting out request

On Saturday morning, hours after the San Antonio Spurs star had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks in a 96-87 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Wembanyama posted on social media asking if anyone wanted to meet him at the popular southwest corner Washington Square Park in Manhattan to play chess.

Well sure enough, the 7-foot-3-inch big man showed up − even in the rain.

People on social media took photos of Wembanyama playing chess with people, and it wasn’t hard to spot him considering his height. A small crowd gathered to watch him play against some local competition.

Spurs’ Wembanyama plays chess

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Wembanyama later posted a picture with the people that came out to play with and watch him.

‘Thanks for everyone who pulled up in the rain,’ he said.

Clearly the Spurs had some free time to spend in New York City after Friday night’s win. San Antonio is currently on a four-game road trip that concludes on Sunday at the Minnesota Timberwolves.