While most nicknames are earned through accomplishments or defining traits, one San Antonio Spurs player recently received a hilariously unique nickname in an unexpected way. The origin story begins with a Reddit post by a user named Rafe_Cameron_OBX.

We’re talking about San Antonio Spurs icon Victor Wembanyama. But to explain how he became Hector Banana-Bread, we’ve got to take a trip over to Reddit, where a very confused user asked for help identifying their significant other’s favorite player to secretly buy his jersey.

The San Antonio Spurs took on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday afternoon as part of the NBA's Paris Games series. Victor Wembanyama, who basked in the glow of the home crowd during last summer's Olympic Games, was treated like the home-grown star he is during player intros.

Everyone stops but Ja. He made up his mind that he was dunking on Big Vic right there, no matter what happens next. Meanwhile, Wemby isn’t even fully in position. He slows on his rotation because of the whistle and then gives a half-hearted contest once Morant is in the air and jumping into his chest.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dominated the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, but to be frank, Wembanyama dominating is nothing new. He finished the game, a 140-110 win for San Antonio,

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reacts about the family he gave a game-worn jersey to is deciding to sell it.

The nickname "Alien" wasn't enough for Victor Wembanyama, so ... raised in Georgia and sometimes attended Dallas Mavericks games. She also revealed that they lived together in Dallas and her ...

As the game has opened up, it’s been easier for younger players to make more of an impact defensively. And Wemby is ahead of the pack.

Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers.

When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, their timeline immediately shifted. Instead of being five years away from competing, the Spurs immediately became relevant again and can chase a title as soon as their young star is ready.

Tom H & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference All-Star starters headlined by Victor Wembanyama.

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