{
  "id": 17509554,
  "title": "Geralt who? Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama arrives at Timberwolves game in Witcher-themed Halloween costume",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/geralt-who-spurs-victor-wembanyama-arrives-at-timberwolves-game-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T01:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/geralt-spurs-victor-wembanyama-arrives-011136001.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victor Wembanyama, the towering French point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, made a striking appearance at a recent NBA game in a costume inspired by the iconic character Geralt of Rivia from the 'The Witcher' fantasy series. The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, known for his love of science fiction and fantasy literature, donned a long silver wig, a flowing black cloak, and a sword across his back. The Spurs shared footage of his striking entrance on social media, showcasing Wembanyama's commitment to his off-court interests. The 'The Witcher' series, which combines epic fantasy with deep explorations of human psychology and emotions, resonated with Wembanyama, making it his favorite book series. Wembanyama has previously appeared in Halloween-themed costumes, including Slender Man in 2023 and No-Face from 'Spirited Away' in 2024. This latest Halloween transformation marked Wembanyama's third such appearance in the NBA. The Spurs, who have had a recent resurgence, will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an attempt to maintain their winning streak.",
  "summary": "Victor Wembanyama has continued to lead the San Antonio Spurs in fitting fashion , and it seems as if he is intent on doing the same off the court as well. Wembanyama arrived to the Spurs’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves dressed as Geralt of Rivia, the protagonist from ‘The Witcher’ fantasy series. The 7-foot-4 French superstar wore a […] The post Geralt who? Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Stephen Curry, Warriors hold nerve to beat Timberwolves in tight NBA battle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/stephen-curry-warriors-hold-nerve-to-beat-timberwolves-in-tight-nba",
        "published": "2026-10-29T07:25:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}