In case you missed it, from October 25 to 27, Spacecon 2024 took over the Alamo City at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall. The event was filled with stars from various space-related franchises, ranging from Star Trek to Marvel comics. The celebrity lineup included big names such as William Shatner, Josh Brolin, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, LeVar Burton, and many more. It was a star-studded event that celebrated the magic of science fiction and space adventures.
Of course, you can’t have a Spacecon without including the iconic Star Wars franchise.
This year’s event featured several of the galaxy’s biggest names as headlining guests, including Ewan McGregor, known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hayden Christensen, who played the infamous Anakin Skywalker, and Rosario Dawson, who portrays Ahsoka Tano.
These beloved actors were a major attraction, drawing in fans from all over to catch a glimpse of their favorite characters from the Star Wars universe.
While the convention was in full swing at the Freeman Coliseum, just next door at the Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs were preparing for their home opener against the Houston Rockets on October 26—a game they would go on to win in a nail-biting finish, 109-106.
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Amidst all the excitement of Spacecon and the Spurs’ big game, there was a unique connection between the two events that caught the attention of fans.
A certain 7-foot-4-inch Spurs center is a well-known Star Wars superfan. Yes, we’re talking about Victor Wembanyama, the rising star of the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama has openly shared his love for the Star Wars franchise, even revealing that he used his first major payday from the Spurs to buy a giant Lego set of the Millennium Falcon.
In a recent interview, he mentioned that some of his favorite characters are Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, and that his favorite movie is Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Lucky for Wembanyama, he didn’t have to travel far—just a short walk next door—before the home opener to meet some of his favorite characters.
A photo posted on social media on Tuesday, October 29, showed Wembanyama having an incredible fan moment as he posed alongside Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, and Rosario Dawson while at Spacecon.
The image captured Wemby smiling from ear to ear, clearly thrilled to be in the presence of the legendary Star Wars stars. The caption humorously referred to Wembanyama as “having the high ground,” a playful nod to one of the most famous lines from Revenge of the Sith.
The photo quickly went viral, with fans celebrating the wholesome crossover between Wembanyama and his favorite sci-fi universe.
The replies were full of excitement, with many fans expressing how awesome it was for Wemby to get the chance to meet such iconic actors. Others had fun speculating on where exactly the towering Spurs center might fit into the Star Wars universe.
Some even joked about Wembanyama potentially being the real “Chosen One,” a nod to the prophecy that defined Anakin Skywalker’s character arc.
It’s no secret that Wembanyama’s personality and interests off the court have endeared him to fans, and this latest interaction only strengthened that connection. The sight of a young NBA star geeking out over his favorite characters was relatable and heartwarming, further solidifying Wemby’s status as not just an incredible athlete, but also a down-to-earth guy who loves the same things as so many of his fans.
And to answer the question on everyone’s minds: yes, it looks like Wemby is indeed the Chosen One, at least when it comes to the Spurs. Hopefully, the only dark side he’ll be joining is when the Spurs wear their sleek black jerseys on game day.
Speaking of which, the Spurs have a busy schedule ahead. They are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Wednesday, October 30, before heading to Utah to take on the Jazz on Thursday, October 31.
As Wembanyama continues to impress on the court, fans will no doubt be cheering him on—whether he’s facing off against NBA opponents or meeting Jedi masters.
It’s not every day that you get to see a rising NBA star blend his passion for basketball with his love for Star Wars, and Victor Wembanyama’s experience at Spacecon was a perfect example of that.
The connection between sports and pop culture has never been stronger, and moments like these are a reminder that, at the end of the day, even the biggest stars are just fans at heart.