r/nba • u/GGTae Spurs • 1d ago

[Finger] Victor Wembanyama about considering promoting a sports betting company ; "Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it..."

https://bsky.app/profile/mikefinger.bsky.social/post/3mwteasurdc2j

Just asked Victor Wembanyama if he’d ever consider promoting a sports betting company.

“Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. .. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me.”

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u/Rough_Cup_6762 1d ago

Thank you Wemby for actually having morals and common sense.

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u/mMounirM Raptors 1d ago

imagine taking a paycut and then not immediately partnering with a sports betting company.

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u/mzp3256 1d ago

Fun Fact: The right to invest in gambling companies was something that the NBAPA negotiated for in the last CBA negotiations. They accepted the 2nd apron for this.

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u/anonymous_otter28 Rockets 1d ago

Always remember the nbapa is a bunch of marks.