local
Obama praises Wemby on podcast, predicts big things for San Antonio Spurs
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Former President Barack Obama spoke on basketball podcast All the Smoke this week, and once again sang the praises of Spurs star forward Victor Wembanyama. “I think Wemby will be as good as we are projecting,” Obama said on the podcast’s most recent episode, which dropped Wednesday morning. “I wa...
Key takeaway “I think Wemby will be as good as we are projecting,” Obama said on the podcast’s most recent episode, which dropped Wednesday morning.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The former President's endorsement of Victor Wembanyama is likely to resonate with San Antonio fans who have been eagerly awaiting the young star's impact on the Spurs. As the team looks to rebuild and regain its competitive edge, Wembanyama's potential is a major factor in the city's excitement about the future of basketball in San Antonio. The Spurs' performance will be closely watched by local fans and businesses, who see the team as a key part of the city's identity and a driver of economic activity. A successful season could bring a boost to local restaurants, bars, and shops that cater to fans attending games at the Spurs' arena. With Obama's prediction of big things to come, the pressure is on for Wembanyama and the Spurs to deliver, and San Antonio will be watching with bated breath.
About this story
Original reporting by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The San Antonio stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Former President Barack Obama spoke on basketball podcast All the Smoke this week, and once again sang the praises of Spurs star forward Victor Wembanyama. “I think Wemby will be as good as we are projecting,” Obama said on the podcast’s most recent episode, which dropped Wednesday morning. “I wa...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter