Victor Wembanyama navigates a whirlwind week in Paris

'Work hard, play hard.' Pacers embrace Paris trip, even if it's all about Victor Wembanyama
The Pacers are in Paris because someone has to be the opponent to French phenom Victor Wembanyama, but they're getting everything out of the trip.
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.
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.
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.
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' Victor Wembanyama Gets Honored with Court in French Hometown
In his final year overseas, Wembanyama signed with Metropolitans 92 and became the youngest player to win the Pro A MVP award and earned Pro A Best Defender honors while leading t
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils pair of courts in hometown
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama unveiled a gift of sorts to his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, a pair of outdoor courts that were built to the specifications that he wanted and sketched out himself.
NBA in Paris: Schedule for Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers as league returns to the French capital
Experience the excitement as Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Paris Games 2025. Discover the schedule and what makes this homecoming special for the French basketball star.
Wembanyama Returns To Paris For NBA Games As A Global Star
Victor Wembanyama will take to the court in Paris on Thursday with the San Antonio Spurs in front of an adoring home crowd, ...
Champions League Briefing: Playoffs take shape; Bellingham’s backheel; Wembanyama sees City’s collapse
Real Madrid and Arsenal barely broke a sweat, putting themselves in strong positions to qualify for the knockout stages.
In his hometown, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full ...
Extra Point: Expect Wembanyama to Go Off in Paris
Players like Victor Wembanyama only come around every once in a while. Pure athletic freaks of nature that can dominate on a whim at the sport's highest level a ...
Tuesday's hoops: EMU, WMU win; Wembanyama christens youth courts in hometown
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan.