A partnership between basketball and soccer continues to grow as past and present star NBA players express their love for the sport.

The ties between the NBA and soccer are many — and growing. “It underlines the impact we can have as NBA players,” Wembanyama said. “It just reminds me of that responsibility that we have to make our best to make that impact positive. Overall, just bringing emotions to people and bringing it together.”

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: (L-R) Rodri of Manchester City and Former Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol pose during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers at the Accor Arena on January 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Wembanyama – like so many others in the NBA – is obsessed with soccer. He was one of the star attractions at a Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City earlier this week.

From left, PSG soccer players Gonçalo Ramos, Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé and Presnel Kimpembe watch an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in

Victor Wembanyama inspires the San Antonio Spurs to a 140-110 victory against the Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena in Paris, France.

WNBA fans online expressed their reactions to Cameron Brink's interaction with the 7-foot-3 NBA star Victor Wembanyama.

Basketball legends and celebrities went out to watch San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's NBA game in his home country, France.

The San Antonio Spurs and C Victor Wembanyama wrap up their trip to Paris splitting their series against the Indiana Pacers after losing 136-98 on Saturday.

Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations group draw on Monday Jan. 27, ESPN ranks every one of the 24 qualifiers, and forecasts who will go the distance at the continental showpiece in Morocco later this year.

Manchester United are keen on signing the Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, as per Fichajes.The 26-year-old Moroccan international has established himself as one of the best full-backs in

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