Hearing the Buzz: The Highly Anticipated NBA Paris Games 2025 – Spurs vs Pacers

This week, the 2025 NBA Paris Games will showcase two exciting matchups between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers at the iconic Accor Arena. Fans can look forward to witnessing a special homecoming for Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who previously played professionally in Paris and shone brightly for the French national team during the 2024 Olympics.

Check out what the media is saying about the Pacers and Spurs throughout this week:

Headlines

Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved

– Morten Stig Jensen, Y!

Spurs at NBA midpoint: Losing Gregg Popovich, highs and lows, but ‘this is not easy’ –

Mike Monroe, Athletic

Spurs arrive in Paris; announce collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain

– Jeff Garcia, KENS5

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama returns to France, childhood gym as NBA star: ‘It’s like two worlds meeting’

– Joe Vardon, Athletic

Bonjour! Pacers arrive in Paris

– Scott Agnes, Substack

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama earns hero’s welcome back in France before NBA Paris Games

– Troy Finnegan, Clutch Points

“Wembamania,” marketing, ‘golden age of French basketball’… Why the NBA loves Paris so much

– Le Figaro

French Headlines

France’s Le Parisien spotlights growing interest in

NBA merchandise

in Paris and shares information on

NBA events

leading up to this week’s Paris Games.

Ouest France

,

RMC Sport

,

France Bleu

and more share additional local coverage on this week’s Paris Games, Wembanyama’s schedule and how to watch the games.

France’s Le Parisien spotlights growing interest in

NBA merchandise

in Paris and shares information on

NBA events

leading up to this week’s Paris Games.

RMC Sport

(1/20) shares Wemby’s schedule for the NBA Paris Games, noting his daily itinerary features training sessions, media appearances and community engagements. The schedule also includes time for team bonding and exploring Paris, allowing Wemby to showcase his hometown to his teammates.

Ouest France

,

France Bleu

and more share additional local coverage on this week’s Paris Games, Wemby’s schedule and how to watch the games.

Eric Michel (

Le Parisien

) spotlights how Wemby is becoming an icon in his hometown neighborhoods and a hero for a new generation. The article highlights how Wemby’s success and humility resonate with the youth, making him a role model. His return to France this week has been met with great enthusiasm, showcasing his growing influence both on and off the court.

Adrien Mathieu (

Le Point

) spotlights Wemby’s NBA success and ability to captivate American audiences. In his second season, Wemby has earned praise from peers and surpassed significant milestones.

L’Equipe

notes Wemby and the Spurs held their first practice in Paris at the Maurice-Thorez sports hall in Nanterre. After arriving from Miami, Spurs players were warmly welcomed by young basketball players and numerous journalists. After the practice, the Spurs planned a dinner at a restaurant chosen by Wemby.

Sports.fr

and

Paris Match

have continued coverage of Wemby launching a treasure hunt for tickets to the NBA Paris Games with QR codes hidden in five French cities.

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