Close-up Nikola Jokic’s priceless response to Wembanyama’s pre-game reading ritual

As NBA All-Star centers Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama got acquainted ahead of teaming up on “Chuck’s Global Stars” for Sunday night’s tournament, Wemby unpacked his items—and Jokić was surprised by what he found.

You Really Brought A Book?' Nikola Jokic's Reaction To Victor Wembanyama's Admission Ahead Of NBA All-Star Game Goes Viral; Video

The 7′ 3″ phenom reportedly reads before every game.

“You really brought a book?” the two-time NBA MVP Jokić asked Wembanyama in disbelief.

影片】完全理解不了…約基奇詢問溫班:你真的帶來了一本書?得到肯定答復前者忍不住低頭大笑! - 黑特籃球-NBA新聞影音圖片分享社區

“Yeah!” Wembanyama replied. “I read before every game.”

Here’s a video of the amusing exchange, courtesy of the NBA:

Nikola Jokic

Jokić’s reaction, as he buried his face in his hands, says it all.

The duo will be joined by several others, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Karl-Anthony Towns on “Chuck’s Global Stars” as they face “Kenny’s Young Stars” in Game 1 of the All-Star Game tournament. The winner will advance to play the winner of Game 2’s “Shaq’s OGs” and “Candace’s Rising Stars” in the final.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 6 người và văn bản cho biết '税量 5 WILERONAS 1 BANYAMA You really brought Youreallybroughtabook? a book? Yeah! 김'

The tournament kicks off at 8:00 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on TNT.