Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hilariously accepts Guillermo’s ‘good luck’ offer

The NBA Finals media day is usually a serious, hyper-focused environment where players give canned answers about execution and adjustments. But leave it to Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night sidekick to completely break the tension ahead of Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama shared a hilarious viral moment on Tuesday with Guillermo Rodriguez during the media session at the Frost Bank Center. Dressed in a cowboy hat, the 22-year-old Wembanyama smiled as Guillermo approached him with a unique proposition.

“You wanna rub my belly for good luck?” Guillermo asked.

"You wanna rub my belly for good luck?"

Guillermo & Wemby share a fun moment together during NBA Finals Game 1 Media Day. pic.twitter.com/EFo3ixmkLl

— NBA (@NBA) June 2, 2026

Without skipping a beat, the 7-foot-4 phenom leaned down and accepted the “good luck gesture,” rubbing Guillermo’s stomach to secure some extra good fortune before the championship series begins on Wednesday.

San Antonio enters the historic matchup riding high after a thrilling seven-game battle in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama has been absolutely dominant during his first career postseason run. In the decisive Game 7 victory over the Thunder, he powered the Spurs with 22 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks while logging a staggering 42 minutes of action. Over the seven-game series, he even dropped a monstrous 41-point, 24-rebound masterpiece in Game 1.

That stellar play carried the legendary franchise back to the final stage for a 1999 rematch against New York. With home-court advantage locked up, the Spurs are leaning on their young anchor to outmaneuver Jalen Brunson and a relentless Knicks roster.

If Wembanyama can secure a championship in just his third NBA season, it will solidify the dawn of a new era in San Antonio. Whether Guillermo’s belly rub actually holds any mystical powers remains to be seen, but the French superstar is certainly doing everything he can to lock in the good vibes before tipoff.

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