Sister of Victor Wembanyama Steals Show at 2023 NBA Draft: Meet Eve Wembanyama

Sister of Victor Wembanyama Steals Show at 2023 NBA Draft: Meet Eve Wembanyama

Joel Reyes
June 23, 2023 at 3:34 AM
  • The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
  • Eve Wembanyama stole the show, however, after wearing a daring black suit in the event
  • Fans took to social media to react to Eve’s stunning appearance in the draft

As expected, Victor Wembanyama was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft.

What fans didn’t expect was him bringing along his beautiful sister to the draft.

She stole the show at the draft, wearing a daring black suit in the NBA’s showpiece event.

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French basketball player Victor Wembanyama celebrates with his brother Oscar and his sister Eve after being picked by the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York City on June 22, 2023. Image: TIMOTHY A. CLARY
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Who is Eve Wembanyama?

The stunning lady that Victor brought along to New York to celebrate his entry to the NBA is Eve Wembanyama.

Like her brother, Eve has represented France in basketball events, playing various 3x3 tournaments for her country. She has also played in the EuroLeague Women tournament for LDLC ASVEL Feminin club, per Marca.

She is also tall, with Eve standing at an impressive 6'1".

Eve has amassed a significant following on social media, keeping her fans regularly updated on her Instagram account.

Her fans will undoubtedly increase after her stunning appearance in Thursday night’s draft.

She was interviewed after her brother got drafted by the Spurs, telling ESPN:

“It’s amazing. We’re all so proud. We are very happy for you. We are happy for the family, for the friends, for everything, for the basketball. That’s so amazing.”

Eve Wembanyama goes viral

Fans took to social media to react to Eve stealing the show at the NBA Draft.

One fan said "Wembanyama’s sister is the top draft pick in that family."

Another fan wrote “Victor Wembanyama’s sister Eve. That’s it. That’s the tweet”

Another fan said she was "about to break the internet."

Wembanyama joins Duncan and Robinson

Sports Brief recently reported on the San Antonio Spurs selecting Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in the draft.

He became the Spurs’ third No. 1 overall pick, joining David Robinson and Tim Duncan on the exclusive list.

Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game last season for Metropolitans 92, leading LNB Pro A in each of those categories.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.