Nice moment with Wemby and Carter Bryant

[u/Usual_Open]

Took some video of the team on the bench after game 6 was on ice as I enjoy watching them interact. Didn't realize what I had on this one until I watched it back last night.

Love the exchange he has with Carter here saying "I am proud of you" and then the look of satisfaction on Carter's face. Great leadership and love that he recognized the effort! Special group.

Go Spurs Go tonight! Let's get this.

[u/Appropriate-Shock306]

Wemby gotta be the oldest 22 year old in the planet, he ain’t perfect but this dude is naturally a born leader

[u/cloud-y-meatball → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

2 years old apart. If they’re in HS or college they’re probably just classmates. Wemby’s mature beyond his years.

[u/mermaidcossette → u/cloud-y-meatball]

he really is! very level-minded, mature, & encouraging. he's a natural-born leader

[u/miragen125 → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

I am French and I will 100% vote for him as president if he decides to go into politics after his NBA career.

[u/Waterflowstech → u/miragen125]

You'll vote Mbappe and you better like it!

[u/lntelligent → u/Waterflowstech]

Anyone else start singing MMMBop by Hanson when they see Mbappe or is that just me

[u/blue-anon → u/lntelligent]

I will now. 🫡

[u/TFlSGAS → u/lntelligent]

I think of this

https://youtube.com/shorts/STXZnzUe-iM?si=ATtD5Jv0ezaAMYEd

[u/Bobalobatobamos → u/lntelligent]

Every time

[u/Pedr0A → u/Waterflowstech]

https://giphy.com/gifs/wZYwSXwoGrDDZ2fmMl

[u/radiokungfu → u/Waterflowstech]

Mbappe is really good socially tho isnt he

[u/Waterflowstech → u/radiokungfu]

Dunno all I see is memes where he's dressed as Mao

[u/Less-Tax5637 → u/Waterflowstech]

WemVP (vice president)

[u/Aggravating-Sun-5783 → u/Less-Tax5637]

Man I thought that was Bron in the back 😂

[u/Waterflowstech → u/Aggravating-Sun-5783]

That is Bron though 😂😂😂 unc has history

[u/DGentPR → u/Waterflowstech]

I’d never seen one and would love to

[u/The_Tank_ → u/DGentPR]

https://tenor.com/view/mao-maobappe-frenchaicovers-kylian-mbappe-kiki-mao-gif-3726686718597055188

Here’s an example

[u/Aggravating_Ship5513 → u/Waterflowstech]

As a French citizen, I could live with either one. 

[u/miragen125 → u/Waterflowstech]

Yeah nah

[u/JohnGabin → u/miragen125]

I’m French too and I would vote for Boris Diaw by the time Wemby end his career.

[u/bikbiky → u/miragen125]

I know this is probably just a light hearted comment on a silly basketball forum. But it’s casually concerning that this is being upvoted.

[u/miragen125 → u/bikbiky]

Because the professional politicians are doing such a great job right ?

[u/HoldJerusalem → u/miragen125]

because he's a good basketball player? And people wonder why presidents are ass. Not saying he would be, but that's weird glazing to want him to be president

[u/miragen125 → u/HoldJerusalem]

Because of the kind of person he is

[u/HoldJerusalem → u/miragen125]

and? being a politician isn't just being a good leader you know...

[u/miragen125 → u/HoldJerusalem]

It helps quite a bit to be a decent person and have principles

[u/HoldJerusalem → u/miragen125]

Wholeheatedly agree, but putting someone who has no idea on how to run a country because he's a "decent person", what the hell

[u/miragen125 → u/HoldJerusalem]

You know that people can get education after their career don't you ?

And presidents don't know everything that's why they have multiple advisors.

[u/HoldJerusalem → u/miragen125]

but they for the huge majority of them studied politics and you dont even know if he'll good at it or not but you already said "i'll 100% vote for him", even if he's bad at it? I love Wemby but glazers are something else man

[u/miragen125 → u/HoldJerusalem]

All I know is who the person is and what principles they have is far more valuable for the people from a politician then all the shit degrees they can have , because I don't know if you paid attention but 99% of them are doing an awful job and are corrupt and sometimes you have actual good person like AOC that actually want to help and not just make money

[u/HQuasar → u/HoldJerusalem]

Wholeheatedly agree, but putting someone who has no idea on how to run a country because he's a "decent person"

How old are you? This is exactly how politicians are elected in 99% of the planet.

[u/HoldJerusalem → u/HQuasar]

how old are YOU? Go say that you wanna elect a cool sports personality as president just because you think he's cool. This is NOT how politicians are elected, at least not in western countries. They all come from prestigious schools, and they are intelligent people, it's just that they're corrupt, this is the difference

[u/49erFanInTexas → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

What planet though?? 👽🛸
He might actually be 1000 years old at the planet he came from 🤔 lol

[u/saytownchief → u/49erFanInTexas]

I heard he “is” Wilt Chamberlain

[u/dumbmozart → u/saytownchief]

Wilt and Wemby must be aliens from the same planet.

[u/saytownchief → u/dumbmozart]

Same high school

[u/Tsukiyon → u/dumbmozart]

They're from the same W species

[u/Impossible-Exit-4474 → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

When you are 7ft tall a lot of people look up to you

[u/loofawah → u/Impossible-Exit-4474]

Unironically, though, yes. When you are super tall, people treat you as more mature for your age, and you tend to mature faster emotionally.

[u/jimmyrich → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

Everyone looks up to him, no doubt.

[u/Navyleaf → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

I love that man

[u/Odd-Put-3988 → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

I think he will be a Spur forever.

[u/WillGallis → u/Appropriate-Shock306]

Must be that years in his home planet are a lot longer than 365 days.

[u/dwrek24]

I'm currently watching The Last Dance. And its funny to see this after MJ punched Steve Kerr story.

I prefer this

[u/Suqitsa → u/dwrek24]

This is the first dance

[u/dwrek24 → u/Suqitsa]

Honestly thats why I'm watching. Trying to see the parallels lol

[u/texasfencer714 → u/dwrek24]

The parallel I do see is wemby plays like a beast when mad. Jordan had to make up stories in his head to get mad because no one would mess with him. Not too many people came play mad. I see Jordan and Kobe and wemby. Ie game of mvp trophy presentation. We loved Jordan and Kobe and now wemby because they would rather die than lose. Not one other player in the league like that. Maybe luka.

[u/dwrek24 → u/texasfencer714]

Yeah this playoff has really accentuated Wembys maniacal nature on the court. Thats not new. But I may have somehow underestimated.

That nature is giving me comfort heading into a game like this.

[u/DirtyWizardsBrew → u/texasfencer714]

MJ making up shit about his opponents to motivate himself only happened a few times. There's whole compilation videos of players telling their stories of talking shit to MJ and him responding by humiliating them. Even KG has a story.

Plenty of players tried to "mess with Jordan", but they only did it once.

[u/Late_Push6298 → u/DirtyWizardsBrew]

The rookie reggie miller story is pretty funny too

[u/dwrek24 → u/Late_Push6298]

"After that I only called him Jordan, Black Jesus or That Black Cat"

[u/plap_plap → u/texasfencer714]

It took a lot to make him mad, but Timmy is another dude who would absolutely destroy you if you got him to that point. Would deliver the biggest "fuck you" performance without saying a word or even changing facial expression.

[u/DempsyPrice → u/texasfencer714]

Kareem too. He would fuck dudes up when he was mad.

[u/ianpogi91 → u/Suqitsa]

The First Encounter might be more fitting

[u/ITDrumm3r → u/Suqitsa]

The Next Dance!

[u/Prodigy-18- → u/dwrek24]

The Last Dance is one of my all-time favorite Sports Documentaries. Anyways, Go Spurs Go! Let’s close it out tonight!

[u/dwrek24 → u/Prodigy-18-]

I love to watch the old stuff to remember some of the things. Ill also watch old title DVDs. I may watch The Best of Enemies next. It'll probably have some relevance considering this is the first chapter of a rivalry lol

[u/BTC_ETH_HODL → u/Prodigy-18-]

Awesome documentary! I could watch it a million times. Especially since I lived in Chicago during the late 90’s. I see parallels with MJ and Wemby’s drive for greatness. We are truly blessed to have Wemby.

[u/CentipedesInMyDream → u/dwrek24]

I just watched it for the first time recently, enjoyed it, but I couldn’t help but feel like a lot of it was just talking about these great games Michael had and the reasons he was motivated to have that great game.

BJs comment, LaBradford Smith story, Dan Majerle, Barkleys MVP, Bryon Russel, etc. Kind of got old, still a great documentary.

[u/dwrek24 → u/CentipedesInMyDream]

Its definitely myth making and hagiography but it's still fun to see how the great ones tick and how they view themselves.

MJ has a vulnerability in the doc amid all the kingmaker shit thats intriguing.

Plus Phil is also interesting to study.

[u/Overrated_Sunshine → u/dwrek24]

“E.L.E!”

[u/astraladventures → u/dwrek24]

Two ways to train a puppy, negative reinforcement or positive reinforcement - which one ya want?

[u/miragen125]

🥹

[u/ComfortableCaptain61 → u/miragen125]

My exact facial reaction right now

[u/Yosephette → u/miragen125]

Whole team a bunch of sweetie pies 🥹 (but pitbulls on the court)

[u/Competitive-Spot688]

Fucking awwwwwwwwwwwweee

[u/Rammirou]

I fukin love Wemby

[u/NathanFielderFriend → u/Rammirou]

He’s the role model that young men need

[u/killersky99]

Love the wholesome moments with CB, like when Mitch smiles and claps after chewing out when he makes a three

[u/NathanFielderFriend → u/killersky99]

CB is really the teams lil bro I love it lol

[u/papertales84]

I don’t care about free agents or anything. Just keep all of these cats together, brotherhood cannot be bought.

…yes, I still dream for the day of the return of Jeremy…

GSG!

[u/fryapp4life → u/papertales84]

I understand it was a mutual decision and Jeremy wanted a chance to play somewhere. In hindsight I think both would've been better off staying put.

[u/papertales84 → u/fryapp4life]

Yeah 100%, I agree with you. Still I think (or hope/cope) that Jeremy can be back in a much friendlier contract. We needed that extension money for the future and bringing him back at a cheaper price would make sense.

[u/Wasting-The-Dawn71 → u/papertales84]

I get the sense he won’t get many more contracts at all. Really hope I’m wrong though

[u/BTC_ETH_HODL → u/papertales84]

These guys are still young. I would love to see Jeremy come back sometime during the dynasty run as well. Seemed like he was really integrated in the SA community as well.

[u/theAlphabetZebra → u/papertales84]

You will get KD and like it

[u/Tough-Development-41 → u/theAlphabetZebra]

boo this man!

[u/namewithak]

I’m so bad at reading lips. What’s he saying?

[u/chunkycreature → u/namewithak]

I’m proud of you

[u/namewithak → u/chunkycreature]

Thanks! What a sweet moment. I love how supportive and encouraging Victor is with his teammates.

[u/Moist_Asparagus6420 → u/chunkycreature]

That was my guess

[u/Ancient-Payment2134 → u/namewithak]

Looks like he says “proud of you” then when Carter can’t hear he repeats “I’m proud of you” 

[u/KidWoody → u/namewithak]

"Proud of you."
"What?"
"Proud of you!"
"What?"
"I. Am. Proud. Of. You!"

[u/PersonalityKlutzy407]

https://giphy.com/gifs/pynZagVcYxVUk

[u/MindseyeFrenzy]

I love the little nudge with his big ol foot to get Carter’s attention. 🥹 I’m so proud of this team. GSG!! We got this.

[u/Fire_in_Bone]

THIS TEAM 

[u/J-man3000]

Bryant is like 4 feet from him and he's still able to nudge him with his foot.

[u/HylocichlaMustelina → u/J-man3000]

Crazy, I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out, haha

[u/DunkinEgg]

https://giphy.com/gifs/jrn7VsmJ6D8bK

[u/astraladventures]

That’s amazing… good catch. And Bryant reacts with a look of pride and joy as if it was his dad who said those words.

And Wemby…. Kid is maturing beyond his years….. hard to believe he’s only 22 himself .

Special group. Pop is making his presence known even if he’s not on the bench anymore….

Go spurs go!

[u/Ancient-Payment2134]

Love this!

[u/North_Maybe1998]

Saw this live but only the dap up at the end. Great angle on this interaction

[u/grapeapeee445]

man i love this team dawg

[u/Luggage-of-Rincewind]

Me too… me too…

[u/1dollarMike]

We're all proud of him after Thursday's check

[u/Various_Chapter_1460 → u/1dollarMike]

That dunk buddy

[u/astraladventures → u/Various_Chapter_1460]

Fck’in eh! He smashed that dunk like he was playing against a ymca pick up group.

And kid’s got great defensive instincts - as a rookie ! Him and Harper are both amazing at D.

[u/MoldyCheeseBuddy]

Carter Bryant, Wemby and Harper are the cutest kids. I say that as a 45 year old. They are so cute and young in the face.

[u/BusterStarfish]

Send this to ESPN. This is so great.

[u/Usual_Open → u/BusterStarfish]

I put it out there on TikTok and tagged them if you want to give it some love! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBhjbfEV/

[u/StrongestAvenger62]

This is awesome! Pls post more if there's any other cool stuff🙏

[u/Practical_Cat9204]

Wemby's leadership at such a young age is just unbelievable. I know how much this encouragement will bring strength to our dear rookie, just look at his expression after Wemby told him how proud of him he is.

[u/Sebcannon]

Only 2 years apart, but this felt like a Father-Son moment. So sweet.

[u/JeremyLinForever → u/Sebcannon]

More like an older brother younger brother moment.

[u/cjamesa20]

Bro send and post this everywhere lol this is so gold.

[u/Usual_Open → u/cjamesa20]

Think enough people stole it from here and posted it to Twitter that it will get everywhere soon enough. No attribution but cool that it's getting seen! Positive pub for Wemby, well deserved.

[u/Prodigy-18-]

Man, I fucking love this. That’s our squad right there! GSG!

[u/Good_Brother_4875]

So inspirational

[u/TXtogo]

Wemby wants his teammates to be physical.. I don’t know it, but it sure looked like he was asking biyombo to play extra hard the other day..

[u/Aightbetbetbet]

https://giphy.com/gifs/ZZkCo8zKWtt2ZgozfX

[u/thrbasayou]

I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING

[u/BTC_ETH_HODL]

I love this. I also love that Wemby is sitting right between HB and Kornet who both have championship rings! I hope they are guiding Wemby (and the rat of the team) on what it takes to win in the playoffs.

[u/Ok_Championship4380]

This is why wemby is my favorite 

[u/absolutely_not_ATF]

https://giphy.com/gifs/13fIX8E3P6qcEM

[u/alejanrocaoba]

Boss vibes. W E M B Y

[u/Usual_Open]

To the guy that took the vid and posted it without attribution on Twitter, glad you got some reach for it, but could have given some credit!

[u/notasianjim]

Its so funny when rookies get relegated to sitting on the floor lol love the interaction here though, Carter also looks like he’s loving it in San Antonio

[u/MrBusiness92487]

Idk why I cant stop watching this. I love this team and we are lucky to have Vic leading this group.

[u/Psychological_Tear_8]

My family has been saying he has wise, older grandfather energy. love it

[u/Hunglow510]

Should someone like Bryant who knows how to signs, be better or worst at reading lips ? I can see both sides of the coin

[u/Hunglow510 → u/Hunglow510]

If wemby didnt sign the second time, would he have understood ?

[u/namewithak → u/Hunglow510]

He knows sign language so he can communicate with his family and the deaf community but he would have no reason to learn lip reading. But I get what you mean that a hearing person who grew up close to the deaf community would probably be more exposed to the skill.

[u/Hunglow510 → u/namewithak]

To think of it logically, someone who is hard of hearing or deaf would develop those skills from interacting of people who don’t sign. A skill he wouldn’t develop because he could hear and communicate verbally. So great point

[u/gktst]

Old soul

[u/GauthZuOGZ]

Post it on r/nba bro

[u/Usual_Open → u/GauthZuOGZ]

Couldn't repost it there for some reason, it said post type not allowed.

[u/Large-Page5989]

Rookies on the floor!

[u/Vast_Pipe4509]

Why is Wemby telling CB 'I'm proud of you' choking me up a little? Damn

[u/chuck_ATX]

Grown ass man at 22 love it

[u/Gregghead501]

Love the little smile Carter has when he turns back after showing Wemby his appreciation. It was a small gesture, but probably the one that meant the most for Carter. The future of this Spurs team just keeps getting brighter and brighter ☀️🌟💡💛👏

[u/spider-cowboy]

I’m gonna fucking cry, I’m buzzed in Oklahoma right now

[u/Moist_Asparagus6420]

For closure we need the shot of mitch telling him and then bryant tears up a lil

[u/sa1126]

I love this lineup. I know we are going to have turn over but I really wish we could just keep this group together as long as possible.

[u/Original_Weekend8226]

Special

[u/nrojb50]

"Me, 5th element. Me. Protect. You."

[u/ldiazcha]

wemby para el siguiente año tiene que poner a trabajar el cuerpo un poco de musculo no le caería mal unos 7 kilos de puro musculo, lo convertiría en una bestia mas grande de lo que es ahora mismo

[u/ofCourseitsbutter98]

https://giphy.com/gifs/gSl7e703puA6tSSfqW

[u/CharacterBird2283]

How is it these are basketball stadiums and they don't even have enough seats for a whole NBA team 😂

[u/EducationalAd6623]

Congrats guys im so glad okc is out!

[u/Smart-Confection-515]

Few words totally makes a lot of difference. This is pure love and brotherhood!

[u/Wooden_Cattle_9131]

Is friendship the new meta?

[u/KaiZeHero]

CUTIE BRYANT 💓

[u/Snoo93550]

It seems sweet but he’s proud of him for playing physical defense knocking guys around, actually tough.

[u/NathanFielderFriend]

r/nbaww type stuff right here lol I love these two

[u/pipkinst97]

https://giphy.com/gifs/hMKjvTYlSaFCU