Victor Wembanyama to star in NBA Paris Games 2025 with Spurs

By Kevin Bell |

May 2, 2024

Recently, the NBA revealed that Victor Wembanyama will be returning to his home country, France. He’s returning to play in two regular-season games during the NBA Paris Games 2025. The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Indiana Pacers on January 23 and 25.

Wembanyama is widely anticipated to be named the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year. He has had a remarkable debut season. After all, he was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick by the Spurs in 2023 from Metropolitans 92 in Paris. So far, the 20-year-old has lived up to the hype. This season, he’s averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game. Wemby played 71 games, all starts, while playing an average of 29.7 minutes.

The upcoming games in Paris aren’t just regular fixtures. Instead, they mark a significant moment for the Spurs and their fans. This will be the third and fourth time the team plays in Paris. Also, it’s their first time since a preseason game in 2006. Meanwhile, these games will be a first in France for the Pacers.

The NBA Paris Games 2025 offers a unique opportunity for European fans to watch one of the most promising talents in basketball up close. Wembanyama’s return to Paris is expected to be a major draw. Thus, likely boosting attendance and viewership. After all, he’ll be playing in front of a home crowd that watched him rise to global stardom.

Source: ESPN

Victor Wembanyama to star in NBA Paris Games 2025 with Spurs