Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
The teams arrived in Paris on Monday, with practices and other events scheduled throughout the week and then the games toward the end. The Spurs were coming straight from the airport to a light workout in Nanterre — the place where Wembanyama started his pro career in the French league as a 15-year-old.
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.
San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers strut their NBA stuff in Paris
The high octane glitz of NBA basketball will descend on Paris on Thursday night as the San Antonio Spurs - who feature the French star Victor Wembanyama - take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of
Victor Wembanyama Reflects on San Antonio's 2-Game Stay in Paris: 'This Week Was Amazing'
The final tally for Victor Wembanyama’s trip in Paris: two games, 50 points, 23 rebounds, eight assists, six blocks, two courts dedicated, one trip to the Eiffel Tower, a Fashion Week appearance, a Ch
Victor Wembanyama Turns Heads at Paris Fashion Show
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are in Paris to play two NBA games against the Indiana Pacers, one on Thursday and one on Saturday. It is a homecoming for the 7-foot-4 Frenchman, who has not played a competitive game in his home country since France lost the gold medal game to the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Spurs vs. Pacers, Part Deux: Wembanyama and San Antonio seek Parisian sweep
The Spurs and Pacers play a second Paris game, this time on ESPN. Victor Wembanyama was sensational in Thursday's blowout win.
Boris Diaw: San Antonio is good for Victor Wembanyama because the can help him grow at his own pace
How confident are you about Victor Wembanyama’s future in the NBA playing for a franchise that you know so well? Boris Diaw: I think San Antonio is good for him because they can protect him, help
Without Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama plays role of Spurs dinner host in Paris
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Wembanyama's Paris homecoming is a big part of NBA's global push
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Victor Wembanyama feels ‘worlds collide’ as NBA superstar reunites with former Paris teammates on return home
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Spurs get statement win and make history in Paris
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