the Spurs paved the way for Victor Wembanyama's NBA career

Victor Wembanyama navigates a whirlwind week in Paris ahead of Spurs-Pacers games
The main events start Thursday when Wembanyama and the Spurs take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of two games in Paris. The rematch is Saturday, both happening at Accor Arena, the same building where Wembanyama played in the knockout round of the Paris Olympics last summer when he and France wound up losing to the U.S. in the gold-medal game.
How the Spurs paved the way for Victor Wembanyama's NBA career
Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.
Without Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama plays role of Spurs dinner host in Paris
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.
NBA Paris Games 2025: Schedule for Victor Wembanyama, Spurs vs. Pacers
Here's what to know when the NBA returns to Paris this week for a pair of regular-season games featuring the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers.
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 embracing the moment at Paris Games — with a little local flavor
The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.
Spurs NBA Draft projection gives Victor Wembanyama the only thing that's missing
The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup, but the 2025 NBA Draft could supply the missing piece.
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
The week is essentially going to be a celebration of France’s own Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio’s reigning NBA Rookie of the Year.
Victor Wembanyama takes in Man City-PSG Champions League match
Newly signed Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also took in the match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama returns to France, childhood gym as NBA star: ‘It’s like two worlds meeting’
A group of Wembanyama’s former coaches, teammates and trainers greeted him and the Spurs at Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates pair of new outdoor courts for kids in hometown
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full ...
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.
Spurs vs. Pacers: How to watch the game, notable stats, player news
Spurs: Mitch Johnson (acting). Pacers: Rick Carlisle. Spurs: Points, Wembanyama (24.4 per game). Rebounds, Wembanyama (10.8).
Victor Wembanyama Rookie Cards You Can Buy For $5
Prizm basketball set, released in February 2024, has already produced 24,068 PSA 10 Wembanyama Prizm rookie cards. That ...
Vince Carter shares honest opinion on Ja Morant's Victor Wembanyama dunk
Vince Carter dismisses Ja Morant’s near-poster on Victor Wembanyama as one of the greatest dunks, citing it "didn’t count." ...
Spurs focus on business over pleasure in Paris
The slumping team arrived in Victor Wembanyama's homeland Monday with plenty to fix after losing three games in a row and six ...