French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama is set to be the next big thing in the NBA. Before playing his first regular season game for the San Antonio Spurs, the No.1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is already generating immense hype.
Nike has already signed the French unicorn on a deal on par with LeBron James. A nine-figure sum is rumored to be on the cheque. The 7-foot-5 center from Metropolitans 92, picked in the 2023 NBA draft, also signed a millionaire contract with Nike.
Speculation suggests that the shoe brand could offer Wembanyama a staggering $100 million endorsement deal. This amount of money would surpass LeBron James’ record-breaking $90 million deal for seven years.
For now, the full amount of the Nike deal remains undisclosed, but it was officially signed on June 19, 2023.
Recently, Wembanyama made the decision to skip representing France in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Now, he’s being prepared for his rookie year with the San Antonio Spurs.
