As the San Antonio Spurs gear up for the NBA Finals, all eyes are on how the team is handling the pressure. But instead of the usual yoga sessions or film study, Victor Wembanyama opted for a far more unconventional approach: a horror movie night.

According to ESPN's Michael C. Wright, the towering rookie took the entire Spurs squad to see the hit horror film Obsession in an effort to help everyone decompress after a grueling Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The idea was to provide a mental reset before the biggest games of their careers.

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"Source confirms that Victor Wembanyama treated the team to a screening of the movie 'Obsession' as the Spurs tried to wind down from the emotional toll of Game 7 heading into the Finals," Wright reported.

Fans React: Brilliant or Bonkers?

The choice has sparked plenty of chatter online. Some fans praised Wembanyama's leadership and taste in cinema. "A man of taste. The lore grows further," one fan wrote on X. Another joked, "Can he stop being likable for like 2 weeks? C'mon."

But not everyone was convinced that a spine-tingling horror flick was the best way to calm nerves. One user quipped, "My daughter saw that movie last week and didn't sleep for 48 hours. Knicks in five." Another added, "Using Obsession, one of the creepiest, most skin-crawling movies out there, as a medium to 'wind down' is incredible. lmao Wemby is a different breed."

The debate even touched on whether this could backfire. "That's a movie psychopaths wind down to. Noted," one fan remarked.

A Different Kind of Preparation

Wembanyama's unusual tactic comes amid a season full of twists. The Spurs have already faced plenty of drama, including political jabs from Texas Governor Abbott and accusations of dirty play from Thunder fans. Even so, Wembanyama's leadership has remained a constant.

While some might question the wisdom of watching a nerve-wracking movie before the Finals, it's clear that Wembanyama isn't afraid to think outside the box. Whether this strategy helps the Spurs find their rhythm or leaves them tossing and turning remains to be seen.

One thing's for sure: the Spurs' journey to the Finals has been anything but ordinary. And with Wembanyama at the helm, the ride is only getting more interesting.