Wembymania: What Paris feels like when Victor Wembanyama is in town
While in Paris, Wembanyama has chosen to focus on engaging with French media to help connect with the French audience. His three exclusive interviews were all with French companies, including Picsou Magazine — a children’s magazine he used to read when he was younger.
As N.B.A. Looks to Next Generation, a 7-Foot-4 French Superstar Is Ready
As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.
“I'm pissed”: Victor Wembanyama’s spotlight sparks frustration as Anthony Davis criticizes NBA’s DPOY narrative
Anthony Davis has criticized the NBA for pushing a narrative favoring younger talent like Victor Wembanyama in the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY)
Victor Wembanyama's dominant outing in Paris should be the beginning of a new annual NBA tradition
Thursday's game was proof of concept. Wembanyama will soon be the NBA's signature star, and sending him to Paris for a few games every year is a chance to build one of these signature events around his growing fame and eagerness to please his hometown audience. His presence made all of the difference on Thursday.