‘It’s very sad’: Spurs’ Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama announced that he will never endorse sports betting companies, calling it sad to see fellow NBA players promote gambling. Speaking after a training camp workout, the French center emphasized that he prioritizes aligning partnerships with his personal values over financial gain and aims to inspire people positively.

Wembanyama noted he has rejected lucrative sponsorship offers that clashed with his values. His firm stance contrasts with prominent NBA stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokić, who hold various endorsement deals or investments with betting and prediction platforms allowed under league rules.