Spurs fans are disappointed that Victor Wembanyama wasn't voted in as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game over LeBron James or Kevin Durant.
The second-year superstar gave his hometown fans a show as he led the San Antonio Spurs past the Indiana Pacers.
With a bit of energy from the hometown fans, Wembanyama and the Spurs took down the red-hot Indiana Pacers, 140-110. Wembanyama offered 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks while hearing MVP chants from the fans.
The San Antonio Spurs touched down in Paris as clear underdogs against the high-powered Indiana Pacers, a team that had been firing on all cylinders lately.
The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup, but the 2025 NBA Draft could supply the missing piece.
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan as he posed for a slew of photographers.
The San Antonio Spurs put on a clinic in their dominant 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Thursday. Victor Wembanyama dominated the game, playing in front of a roaring crowd in his homecoming game. The 21-year-old phenom delivered a masterclass performance with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four 3-pointers and five blocks .
Victor Wembanyama put on a show for the ages in Thursday's Paris showcase, but don’t let that performance turn you into a prisoner of the moment. We're fading the San Antonio star in Saturday's second leg against Indiana.
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.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama stunned the local French crowd self-assisted dunk at the NBA Paris game against the Pacers
Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers.