Louis Vuitton is expanding its roster of brand ambassadors by adding French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama to the fold.

The top overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, affectionately known as "Wemby," has been making waves with remarkable achievements in his debut season with the San Antonio Spurs. His outstanding performance positions him as a strong contender for the coveted Rookie of the Year title.

In an official statement released on Tuesday, Louis Vuitton expressed enthusiasm about Wembanyama joining their team, emphasizing a shared commitment to excellence and mutual ambitions. Drawing parallels to the brand's founder, the luxury house lauds the young athlete for trailblazing in the early stages of his promising career.

Recognized as a generational prospect, standing at an impressive 7 feet 4 inches, Wembanyama made a notable entrance at the draft pick event in New York City, donning a distinctive forest-green Vuitton suit. Beyond his association with Louis Vuitton, the basketball prodigy has also formed a partnership with Nike, earning the moniker "The Extraterrestrial."

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Wembanyama, at just 20 years old, has already amassed a substantial fan following, boasting 3.6 million followers on Instagram. The NBA recently reported that he ranks fourth in jersey sales for the first half of the season, trailing behind Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James.

Having previously played for the French professional basketball club Metropolitans 92, Wembanyama expresses aspirations to represent the French national team at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Joining an esteemed group of Louis Vuitton ambassadors from the world of sports, Wembanyama stands alongside tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka, skier Eileen Gu, swimmer Leon Marchand, and fencer Enzo Lefort, among others.

Louis Vuitton has prominently featured soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent advertising campaigns, gearing up for a significant presence at the Summer Olympic Games, sponsored by its parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

It's noteworthy that Louis Vuitton's previous collaboration with the NBA, marked by a capsule collection of men's apparel and accessories, concluded in 2022 after a successful three-year run.

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