Check Out the Top 5 Unknown Facts About NBA Prospect Victor Wembanyama

By: Fatima Roshni Image credit: Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-25dda5f4-8802-44e5-bc5e-f28decef6748 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(32.96246237004332%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1b058bb9-5054-4992-8fe0-37342e315cfc","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-c2898867-3819-4841-8868-e9f3a8d6a868","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fefa46e4-60c1-4d22-a996-becc41857337","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] One of the unknown facts about Victor is his love for art galleries. The Spurs player enjoys his visit to his favorite exhibits, spending off his time besides the basketball court.

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Check Out the Top 5 Unknown Facts About NBA Prospect Victor Wembanyama

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