Victor Wembanyama, NBA and Paris

Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved
If you are an American-born NBA fan, you'll be forgiven for thinking it's a waste of time for teams to play games on European soil, while altering the inner body clock of their players. After all, why not stay the course and keep the National Basketball Association,
Victor Wembanyama returns to France with Spurs for NBA Paris Games
Victor Wembanyama is back in Paris with the the Spurs for the NBA Paris Games 2025. NANTERRE, France (AP) — Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better. They will not be feeling right at home.
Victor Wembanyama Honored as Spurs Travel to Paris
In France, basketball is rapidly growing, and as the NBA looks to capitalize on that, they sent the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers to Paris to play a series of two games this week. While Accor Arena would likely be sold out anyway, the draw of Victor Wembanyama has been enough for the entire City of Lights to be abuzz with excitement.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama returns to France for first time as NBA star: ‘It’s like two worlds meeting’
Victor Wembanyama returned to the French gym where he played as a young boy and teenage pro. This time, he's with the Spurs.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is blocking his way into NBA history
Victor Wembanyama's elite shot-blocking for the Spurs etched him into the books of NBA history since blocks started being tracked in 1973.
Spurs, Pacers Make Their Way to Paris, for a Week Where All Eyes Will Be on Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama wears a t-shirt in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) NANTERRE,
Wemby 'giving back' to France by starring in NBA Paris Games
Victor Wembanyama also discussed learning from Spurs vet Chris Paul and chasing the 'recipe for winning'.
VIDEO: Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Receives Heartwarming Welcome In Homeland France Before NBA Paris Games
Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama receives a heartwarming welcome upon his return to the home court in France before the NBA Paris Games
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils two basketball courts he designed in French hometown: 'A dream of mine'
The trip is a homecoming for the Spurs' biggest star, and Victor Wembanyama unveiled two basketball courts in his hometown of ...
Victor Wembanyama's status in the NBA hilariously revealed by Sixers' Andre Drummond
Andre Drummond recently shared a humorous and unexpected encounter with Victor Wembanyama during a game between the ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Gets Honored with Court in French Hometown
Wembanyama is a special talent, and before the whole world knew who he was, he was a kid from Le Chesnay in the Paris region.
Victor Wembanyama dedicates pair of new outdoor courts in his hometown
Wembanyama unveiled a gift of sorts to his hometown and the next generation on Tuesday, a pair of outdoor courts — one for ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama pledges two new courts in hometown as team plays overseas
Victor Wembanyama gives back to the youth, debuts two new basketball courts in his hometown ahead of Spurs' Paris games.
Victor Wembanyama's homecoming and Scottie Pippen's bold prediction for his NBA future
Victor Wembanyama, the 7'4 basketball prodigy from Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France, has become one of the most talked-about names in the NBA. At only 21, the San Antonio Spurs' ri ...
NBA Legend Shares Warning for Grizzlies Star Ja Morant
Since entering the league in 2019, Ja Morant has been one of the top stars in the NBA due to his outspoken nature and ...