"You really brought a book?": Nikola Jokic gets shocked by Wemby’s reading habit in a hilarious All-Star Game video

Wemby, or Victor Wembanyama, is arguably one of the most celebrated basketball players of current times. Amid the recent All-Star Celebrity NBA updates, Wemby occupied notable space. Another video captured Wemby opening up about his reading habits to Nikola Jokić, or Joker, in the locker room.

The video captured Joker spotting and inquiring about Wemby's book. To which, Wemby replied that he reads before every match. Joker buried his head in his hands, possibly laughing at the claims. The locker room video circulated across X as fans couldn't hold themselves from expressing their amusement.

Fans are in splits as Nikola Jokic reacts to Wemby's claims about reading before a match

Netizens have admired and praised Wemby's dedication to the game. After all, every skilled player has their own strategy.

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A user remarked about the duo.

Wemby and Joker are legit polar opposites lmao is gonna show in the court tonight aswell

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A netizen remarked about Joker's conduct upon hearing Wemby's reply.

Jokic thinks Wemby is a joke?

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Jokic when Wemby said (via ScumBagKelso/ X)

Fans immediately connected Jokic's reaction with another viral video featuring similar reactions.

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An X-user opined on the incident.

I'm just shocked at it being a PHYSICAL book. I read, but I'm not traveling with that. Give me a digital copy!

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Fans suspect that Joker's reaction represented everyone in the locker room. Although most of the members stayed quiet, the silence was loud enough.

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Another user commented on Wemby's approach to the company.

The vets def clown him for being too try hard lol it’s like that 1 annoying freshman that tries too hard to be “mature”

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Basketball fans criticized Lebron in the comments.

Unlike Lebron who read the same page of the same book for 20 years, Wemby will read the book

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X-users are extremely creative when it comes to shipping their favorite players!

imagine they're playing in the same club in the near future

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Another user drew the Lebron-Wemby comparison.

We should all salute Victor Wembanyama for actually reading real books, especially in the locker room. This is a sign of greatness. LeBron is still stuck on the first page of his books.

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A netizen compared Wemby's traits to a Renaissance man!

Wemby has the mindset of a renaissance man. He must always be accumulating knowledge and power. Respect.

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Although Wemby had his game sorted, the skills challenge let him down. Team Spurs was disqualified from the game for their time-saving strategy. Nonetheless, Wemby continued to entertain fans.