Victor Wembanyama approaches sneaker deal as NBA Finals begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:36 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is set to enter sneaker free agency in October as the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks commence. The 22-year-old standout just claimed the Conference Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year award, the first unanimous recipient. Wembanyama's current deal with Nike is expiring, and he is anticipated to become one of the top targets for sneaker endorsements following Steph Curry's recent $400 million agreement with Li-Ning. His performance in the Finals may further elevate his marketability within the sneaker industry.
- •Wembanyama is a key player in the NBA Finals starting Wednesday.
- •He won Conference Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
- •His current deal with Nike expires in October.
- •Curry's recent $400 million deal sets a new financial benchmark in sneaker contracts.
- •Wembanyama is expected to be a major target for endorsements.
- 10:36 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama In Line For Next Huge Sneaker Deal After Steph Curry’s $400M Contract
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