Halloween hit the sports world hard this year, with a full slate of college football, NBA games, and even Game 7 of the WNBA Finals all going down on Saturday. While the action was intense, a bunch of athletes decided to bring the spooky vibes with some incredible costumes.
Wemby Channels Geralt of Rivia
Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs star, dropped jaws yet again, showing up as Geralt of Rivia from “The Witcher” series before taking on the Suns on Saturday. If you’ve been paying attention the last few years, you know Wemby doesn’t mess around with Halloween. Remember his “Slender Man” vibe in 2023 or the “No-Face” look from “Spirited Away” in 2024? This dude has a tradition. He even had a hiatus in 2025 because the Spurs weren’t playing on Halloween, so you know he was itching for this.
He didn’t just pick it for fun either. Wemby himself spilled the tea on why “The Witcher” is his favorite: “Because it feels as much like a fantasy book, epic fantasy, as a dive into human psychology, and emotions,” he said recently. “The characters are so deep. After reading seven books, it’s like I know these characters like they’re friends or family members. It’s a great, great series. My favorite.” That’s deep, right? It’s not just a costume; it’s a window into the guy’s brain, showing us he’s all about depth and complex characters.
Spooky Slashes and Viral Moments
Wemby wasn’t the only one bringing the heat. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg tapped into his “slasher” talents by rocking a full Michael Myers costume on Friday night. Seriously, the guy pulled up to Chase looking like pure terror.
Out on the gridiron, Cardinals defender Budda Baker went viral earlier in the week, fielding press conference questions while rocking a terrifying mask. Imagine trying to get a serious answer with that staring back at you! And the NHL didn’t miss a beat either, with the Boston Bruins posing together in their costumes and the San Jose Sharks doing their own “Hockeyween” thing.
Pelicans guard Bennedict Mathurin gave us a laugh, going viral for re-creating a scene from “White Chicks.” James Harden, “The Beard” himself, transformed into Bane from the Batman films, living up to his villainous reputation in style. Even Bears WR Zavion Thomas got in on the action, with a clip of him dressed as Lord Farquaad from “Shrek” going totally viral. These athletes seriously committed!
From epic fantasy heroes to horror icons and laugh-out-loud movie tributes, athletes across the leagues showed up big time for Halloween this year. It’s a reminder that even when the games are intense, these pros know how to have some fun and connect with fans in wild ways. We’ll be keeping an eye out for next year, because you know they’re already planning something even crazier.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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