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Wembanyama and Gobert Bond Over Chess Ahead of Playoffs

4/12/2026

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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves bond over chess before games.
Gobert says chess sharpens focus and decision-making.
Wembanyama sees chess as a mental distraction.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves guard) dismisses chess as mental training.
As the playoffs approach, a Wembanyama–Gobert matchup could be pivotal for the Spurs and Timberwolves.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves bond over chess before games.
Gobert says chess sharpens focus and decision-making.
Wembanyama sees chess as a mental distraction.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves guard) dismisses chess as mental training.
As the playoffs approach, a Wembanyama–Gobert matchup could be pivotal for the Spurs and Timberwolves.