Giannis challenges Wembanyama to chess match

By Nikola Miloradovic / [email protected]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has challenged Victor Wembanyama to a game of chess after learning about the French star’s passion for the game.

Speaking to Complex during a visit to Paris, Antetokounmpo, who learned to play chess while growing up in Greece, said he was considering reaching out to Wembanyama to arrange a match.

“ I would love to, actually ,” Antetokounmpo said. “ Maybe after this, I’m going to reach out to him. No, I’m not going to call him out. I actually like him. Victor, I heard that you play chess. I think I saw some clips online. Maybe, if there’s