While most nicknames are earned through accomplishments or defining traits, one San Antonio Spurs player recently received a hilariously unique nickname in an unexpected way. The origin story begins with a Reddit post by a user named Rafe_Cameron_OBX.

Everyone stops but Ja. He made up his mind that he was dunking on Big Vic right there, no matter what happens next. Meanwhile, Wemby isn’t even fully in position. He slows on his rotation because of the whistle and then gives a half-hearted contest once Morant is in the air and jumping into his chest.

We’re talking about San Antonio Spurs icon Victor Wembanyama. But to explain how he became Hector Banana-Bread, we’ve got to take a trip over to Reddit, where a very confused user asked for help identifying their significant other’s favorite player to secretly buy his jersey.

Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama in highlight fashion, but the slam became one of the best NBA plays ever that didn't count.

Victor Wembanyama regularly tries to make special memories for young fans after games. Just the other day, the Spurs star and Chris Paul went out of their way to give their jerseys to J.J. Redick ...

As the game has opened up, it’s been easier for younger players to make more of an impact defensively. And Wemby is ahead of the pack.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant flew through the air for a slam dunk over Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama late in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, but the impressive jam came well after the whistle ...

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The nickname "Alien" wasn't enough for Victor Wembanyama, so ... raised in Georgia and sometimes attended Dallas Mavericks games. She also revealed that they lived together in Dallas and her ...