By Fred He and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — French 7’3” NBA star Victor Wembanyama may have just unlocked a new position: Shaolin monk. Wembanyama, who ended last season early due to a rare ...

French 7’3” NBA star Victor Wembanyama may have just unlocked a new position: Shaolin monk. Wembanyama, who ended last season early due to a rare blood clot in his right shoulder appeared to ...

Victor Wembanyama looks on during the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League match between France and Belgium at National Indoor Stadium on June 6, 2025 in Beijing, China.

In a separate video on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, a bystander spotted the towering basketball player at the temple. The 1,500-year-old monastery, nestled deep in the forested mountains ...

Still, it was the monk life that captured the most attention, especially from fans. Monk Victor Wembanyama sparks buzz among NBA fans with bold new look and Shaolin retreat.

At a recent community meeting in Chiang Rai, one participant was Phra Mahanikom, a 60-year-old Buddhist monk and vice abbot at Wat Thaton temple in Mae Ai district.

Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 French phenom and San Antonio Spurs superstar, has once again proven that he is unlike any other NBA player, not just in size or skill, but in spirit.. In a ...

Love Island USA Aftersun is back, and it premieres on Saturday, June 7, on Peacock. The companion series to Love Island USA has a new host with Sophie Monk taking over. Last season, fan favorite ...