Victor Wembanyama signed a long-term contract extension with the NBA San Antonio Spurs on Friday, July 10. The Spurs posted video of the signing on their social media accounts, confirming a multi-year extension. "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes," the 22-year-old Frenchman said in comments to the "Spurs family" on X earlier in the day, hinting at what was to come for the 7-foot-4 (2.24m) superstar. ESPN reported the deal was for the five-year, $252 million rookie maximum with the extension including a player option in the fifth season. Wembanyama averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, an NBA-best 3.1 blocked shots and 1.0 steals a game for San Antonio last season as the Spurs reached the NBA Finals only to lose to the New York Knicks. "Wemby" was unanimously voted the NBA Def