the NBA mascot was here to stay. In 2004 the torch (trampoline) was passed to the current Benny we know and love today. The Bulls felt it was a good idea to keep Benny slim and in good shape ...
Wemby literally made some chess moves during pre-festivities, against Benny the Bull. Wembanyama and the Bulls mascot played in between warm-ups, as did some of the other Spurs players.