Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Chuck’s Global Stars forward Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama's Latest Public Appearance Announced

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Jed Katz | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 3:55 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama has been drawing some NBA headlines this offseason, for reasons that don't have much to do with basketball.

The San Antonio Spurs' star was recently seen in China at the Shaolin Temple, engaging in a summer retreat that will last about 10 days. Many posts of Wembanyama went viral, as it appears he shaved his head in the process.

Wemby is in China beginning his “journey of inner discipline, focus, and mind-body harmony” at the Shaolin Temple

According to a Buddhist monk, Wemby is on a “‘Summer Retreat’” tradition that is tied back to ancient Buddhist practices

(via @SpursGDP, @SpursReporter) pic.twitter.com/zQHNamRh7y
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 11, 2025

Following Wembanyama's trip to China, it was announced that the star would be making a public appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City on June 21. He will be a guest on comedian Kevin Hart's Cold as Balls show at the Javits Center.

Victor Wembanyama will be a guest on Kevin Hart's show "Cold as Balls" on 6/21... #nba #porvida #sanantonio #gospursgo pic.twitter.com/6P2xiOq9JR
— JeffGSpursKENS5 (@JeffGSpursZone) June 11, 2025

Along with Kevin Hart's show, the 7-foot-3 center will also be a guest on The Shop , a show started by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The series features celebrity guests in a barbershop setting, having conversations about their careers and much more. Wembanyama will be a guest alongside Tom Brady, Kai Cenat, and Paul Rivera.

Wemby to join LeBron James on an episode of The Shop

(via @Fanatics) pic.twitter.com/4IMLI1CKAh
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 29, 2025

It seems like this summer will be eventful for Wembanyama, who missed nearly half of this past season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. In just his second NBA season, he managed to make an All-Star appearance, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game.

Looking ahead to next season, the Spurs will have both Wembanyama and All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox for their first full season together. San Antonio traded for Fox back before the February 6 deadline, while plenty of other star trade rumors surround the organization this offseason.

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This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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