The NBA star, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs and goes by the nickname Wemby, took to X in the early hours of Saturday to ask where the best place to play chess in New York City is. By 9:30 a.m., Wemby picked his court: Washington Square Park.

San Antonio Spurs superstar big man Victory Wembanyama spent his Saturday morning in New York City like a true local— playing some chess in Washington Square Park. On a cold a dreary day, Wemby put out an open call for opponents on social media, telling the world that he was heading out in the city ready for some chess.

San Antonio Spurs standout player Victor Wembanyama surprised his fans by doing something unexpected at Washington Square Park.