Victor Wembanyama showed up to Frost Bank Center looking like he just stepped out of a fantasy novel, leading a wild Halloween takeover for the San Antonio Spurs that had everyone buzzing. Ditching the usual pregame fashion, the team brought a frightening dose of Halloween spirit, swapping for spooky costumes inspired by movies and familiar faces before facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wemby Goes Full Witcher Mode
Wembanyama was the undeniable star of the Halloween spectacle, rolling in as Geralt of Rivia, the monster-hunting hero from “The Witcher” fantasy series. Seriously, the 7-foot-4 superstar made a haunting entrance in a long silver wig, a flowing black cloak, and a sword strapped across his back. The Spurs even dropped a video of his arrival on Instagram, introducing him as Geralt. This wasn’t just some thrown-together outfit, either. Wemby, a self-described science fiction and fantasy enthusiast, is never shy about embracing his inner nerd. His love for fantasy worlds, books, and imaginative storytelling made this costume a perfect choice for the French phenom. And get this: frightening pregame entrances are basically a Halloween tradition for him. Back in 2023, he dressed up as the fictional supernatural figure Slenderman, rocking a black suit and white mask. A year later, in 2024, Wemby went full eerie again, showing up as No-Face from the Studio Ghibli animated film “Spirited Away” in an all-black outfit and that character’s signature white mask. His transformation into Geralt this year just added another legendary chapter to his growing collection of insane Halloween looks.
The Rest of the Spurs Brought the Heat, Too
But Wemby wasn’t the only one getting into the spooky spirit. Rookie Taris Reed Jr. skipped the scares and went straight for the laughs, channeling Jim Halpert from “The Office.” Reed perfectly recreated Halpert’s iconic three-hole-punch Halloween costume: a white dress shirt, black tie, black pants, and three big black circles running down the front of his shirt. Spurs All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox brought a super family-friendly twist to the festivities, taking his costume inspiration to infinity and beyond as Buzz Lightyear from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story.” His wife, Recee, joined in as Bo Peep, and their son and daughter rounded out the family costume as Woody and Jessie. And for a darker Hollywood vibe, Carter Bryant came dressed as Ace from the 2002 crime drama “Paid in Full.” Bryant nailed the character, portrayed by Wood Harris, in a navy blue T-shirt, dark pants, and white bandages across his forehead and neck.
From Wembanyama’s monster-hunting transformation to Fox’s awesome family costumes, the Spurs really turned their Halloween home game into a full-on showcase of creativity before they even hit the court against Minnesota. It’s moments like these that make the early season so fun, seeing the personalities shine through!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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