Wembanyama Declines Sponsorship Offer From Coca-cola

WHO:

Newsweek - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs star

Yahoo Sports - Jeremy Medjana, Wembanyama's agent

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - Wembanyama declined a sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, turning down millions of dollars.

Yahoo Sports - Wembanyama stated, "At the end of the day only 20,000 people fit in the arena. So, it doesn’t really make a difference."

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - Game 2 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for a future date, specifically "Friday night."

Yahoo Sports - Game 3 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for "June 8."

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - Wembanyama declined the partnership because he is not aligned with the beliefs of soda companies, as stated by his agent: “We’re not gonna mix his image with sodas like Coca-Cola. Because he doesn’t want to kill the kids.”

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Wembanyama's decision was communicated through his agent, who revealed the attempts by soda companies to partner with him.

(UPDATED June 6, 2026 07:54 UTC)

In a bold move, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has declined a lucrative sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, turning down millions of dollars. His agent, Jeremy Medjana, explained that Wembanyama is not aligned with the beliefs of soda companies, stating, "We’re not gonna mix his image with sodas like Coca-Cola. Because he doesn’t want to kill the kids." As the NBA Finals continue, Game 3 is set for June 8, while Game 2 will take place on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.