The French can ball. Led by burgeoning 21-year-old French superstar Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are in Paris this week to play a pair of showcase games against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday and Saturday at Accor Arena.

You mentioned you spoke with Gregg Popovich. Do you have any updates on him? I imagine he’s missing out on this trip, given his love for wine, Paris, and France. It must be tough for him,

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Besides opening up about projected plans of the NBA in Europe, Tony Parker also talks about Victor Wembanyama and Theo Maledon

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker shared an important update on Gregg Popovich's health on Wednesday in Paris.

San Antonio Spurs’ legendary coach Gregg Popovich has been sidelined for several months following a mild stroke. While he continues to recover, the Spurs traveled to Paris for two NBA games, and French icon Tony Parker offered an update on Pop’s health.

Wembanyama was born and raised in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a western Paris suburb, and has made it a focus this week to introduce his teammates to Parisian culture and the life he led before he became the NBA Rookie of the Year and likely next face of the league.

Despite the hoopla that accompanied their arrival in France, Victor Wembanyama and Co. hope to keep a sense of normalcy against Indiana

Here's how the French international superstar Victor Wembanyama is impacting the San Antonio Spurs — and the city beyond.

Before the Pacers and Spurs tip off in Paris, here's how French players have become such an important part of the NBA's culture — and a huge part of its future.

Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better. The upcoming NBA Paris Games are this