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“BAN him from the league” – Klay Thompson’s Dad Drops Wild $1 Billion Proposal To Keep Victor Wembanyama From ‘Destroying’ NBA

Two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson, the father of Klay Thompson, suggested a way to prevent Victor Wembanyama from dominating the league.

By Kim Daniel Rubinos · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:37 PM

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Mychal Thompson humorously proposed paying Victor Wembanyama $1 billion to leave the NBA and play in France.
Thompson calculated that 29 NBA teams could each contribute roughly $35 million to fund the proposed buyout.
The comments followed Wembanyama recording 40 points, 11 rebounds, and eight blocks in a win against Phoenix.

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Former NBA champion Mychal Thompson jokingly proposed raising $1 billion across 29 teams to ban San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama from the NBA. Thompson argued that paying Wembanyama roughly $35 million per team to return to France would prevent him from dominating the league.

The proposal followed Wembanyama's 40-point, 11-rebound, and eight-block performance in a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Through 11 games, Wembanyama is averaging 30.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks while leading San Antonio to nine consecutive wins.

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