Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 center, just faced an obstacle at Six Flags Fiesta Texas that most of us would never imagine: he was too tall to ride anything safely. Yeah, you read that right. While most folks are stressing about meeting minimum height requirements, Wemby hit the ceiling, literally, during his recent visit to the park with several teammates to soak in the Halloween vibe at Fright Fest.
Wemby’s Unbelievable Theme Park Snag
Videos splashed all over social media showed Wembanyama at the San Antonio amusement park, joined by teammates Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, and Julian Champagnie. You’d think a guy that size could conquer anything, right? Nope. Wembanyama himself joked about the situation Monday, October 19, just a day before the Spurs’ regular-season opener. He confirmed what everyone was wondering: “I didn’t do any rides. I can’t do it safely…,” he admitted during a press conference. “I didn’t pass the height requirement.” He even mentioned he used to ride roller coasters as a kid, but his growth spurt eventually made him too big for some rides. Talk about a unique problem for a superstar!
From Fiesta Texas to Frost Bank Center
While Wembanyama’s amusement park fun was cut short, his NBA career is just kicking off for the 2026-27 season. This park visit came right before the Spurs were set to open their season Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Frost Bank Center. And don’t worry, fans, despite his park woes, Victor Wembanyama is expected to play in the regular-season opener, according to Yahoo Sports. ESPN’s even projecting the San Antonio Spurs to be the best team in the entire NBA when the regular season wraps up. If Wemby can translate that towering height into dominant performances on the court, who knows what this season holds for them. Tonight’s opener, scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. central time tip-off, is just the start.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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