Victor Wembanyama continues to stand out for more than just his on-court play, and he even hinted that once he is fully back on the court, talk about the NBA’s best player could soon include his own name , adding intrigue to an NBA Cup moment that quickly became a talking point.
The moment came during a post-game press conference in December 2025. When asked if NBA Cup prize money motivated him, Wembanyama gave a deadpan response. The clip was later shared by Bleacher Report on December 13, 2025, and spread fast online.
“Poor Vic needs more money, right? I haven’t thought about what I’m gonna do with it, but just stacking money hasn’t really been a goal of mine,” Wembanyama said, smiling while answering the question about the NBA Cup cash reward.
The NBA Cup awards $530,000 to pla

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