Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend got a chance to meet San Antonio Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Harrison Barnes ahead of the team's win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, March 16.
The Spurs shared a photo of the legend and his son, Miles Theodore Stephens, taking a selfie with Wembley and Barnes after the game. Of course, they were coming off a win, so Vembanyama and Barnes were smiling.
Given Legend's celebrity status, it's no surprise that he sat courtside with his son during the game. He and his son were enjoying the game as the Spurs overcame the deficit to win their 50th game of the year.
Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to win number 50
Early on, things were not looking good for the Spurs against the Clippers. They fell behind 17-3 just minutes after the game started, but they didn't hold on for long.
Ultimately, San Antonio came out on top with Stephen Cassel's 23 points. Wemby had 21 points, a team-leading 13 rebounds and two assists. Barnes also scored eight points in 18 minutes off the bench.
Currently, the Spurs are in second place in the Western Conference behind the 53–15 Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, they have a seven-game lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in third place in the conference.
The team the Spurs just beat, the Clippers, is .500 at 34-34. This puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference and on the verge of playoff contention.
Wembley is having one of the best seasons of his career. In his third year, he averaged 24.3 points (at the top of his career), 11.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He also averages one steal and three blocks per game.
He was the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Vembanyama has since become a focal point for Spurs, and he is the team's leading scorer during the 2025–26 season.
