NBA broadcaster calls for Spurs star to change 'Alien' nickname: 'They deport those'

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Stan Van Gundy, a former NBA head coach and current broadcaster for the league’s games on Amazon Prime Video, suggested that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama should have his nickname changed.

Wembanyama is known as "Alien" because of his 7-foot-3 lean frame combined with his abilities on the basketball court. The Spurs were taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals when Van Gundy and play-by-play man Michael Grady spoke about Wembanyama.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) stands on court before film crews after playing in an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Grady said the "Alien" nickname agreed with Wembanyama. But Van Gundy was quick to call for a change.

"The only thing is, in the current political environment, you gotta watch that word, Michael Grady," Van Gundy said. "They deport those. We do not want Victor Wembanyama deported. Let's go with a different nickname."

Grady laughed it off.

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"NBA on Prime" analyst Stan Van Gundy at press conference at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 12, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

Van Gundy was a staunch critic of President Donald Trump during his first term. As the head coach of the Detroit Pistons, Van Gundy ripped those who voted for him.

San Antonio defeated Oklahoma City, 111-109. The Spurs handed the Thunder their second loss of the season.

Wembanyama, who