NBA players Jaylen Wells and Mouhamed Gueye make a towering visit to Surrey City Hall, thrilling fans during their B.C. tour.
A Towering Surprise at Surrey City Hall
Surrey City Hall had some extra height in the room this week—literally. NBA standouts Jaylen Wells and Mouhamed Gueye paid a surprise visit, and their towering presence made for a memorable photo with Mayor Brenda Locke.
Locke, standing between the two basketball pros, shared the snapshot online with a playful caption: “Would you believe these NBA players are 6’8” and 6’11”?”
Fresh Off NBA Success
The visit came with some brag-worthy news. Gueye, a Senegalese-born forward for the Atlanta Hawks, has just wrapped up his second NBA season. Wells, who suits up for the Memphis Grizzlies, recently earned a spot on the 2025 NBA All-Rookie First Team—a big milestone in any player’s career.
From Pro-Am Action to City Hall
The duo was in British Columbia for the Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am tournament in Victoria on Thursday. Before their city hall stop, they also swung by Swift Radio’s Newton office for a morning meet-and-greet with fans.
At city hall, both players received certificates in a short ceremony. The exact reason for the official visit remains under wraps, but one thing’s for sure—Surrey got its share of basketball buzz this week.
An Unforgettable Photo-Op
The images of Locke with Wells and Gueye are making the rounds on social media, not just for the mayor’s warm welcome but for the sheer height difference that had everyone talking.
Between the NBA accolades, community appearances, and surprise visits, it’s safe to say Surrey had a slam dunk of a week.
