Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games.

The Express-News named the 7-foot-3 French star its 2024 Sportsman of the Year for his impact on and off the court.

NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park while the San Antonio Spurs were in town to play the Knicks and Nets.

Victor Wembanyama Plays 1-On-1 Chess With Fans in New York Victor Wembanyama ... he bundled up to make it happen. He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up, braving a morning ...

Victor Wembanyama surprised San Antonio ... as seen at the end of the video below. Other pictures showed the France native greeting fans, laughing with them and concentrating on his next chess ...

Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call ... He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up, braving a morning of cold ...

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday ... he bundled up to make it happen.He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up ...

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama shared a special moment on the basketball court with one of his biggest fans.