Victor Wembanyama Returns to France for NBA Paris Games

The San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games in Paris, marking a significant moment for French basketball fans.

The NBA Paris Games feature two regular-season matchups between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers on January 23 and 25 at the Accor Arena in Paris.
Victor Wembanyama, the 21-year-old French star of the Spurs, is averaging nearly 25 points per game and is a major draw for the event.
This marks the first time two NBA regular-season games are being played in Paris, with tickets selling for as high as €2,210 for courtside seats.
The games are seen as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the NBA and French basketball, with additional activities like coaching seminars and youth programs planned.
Fans and analysts anticipate competitive matchups, with Wembanyama eager to perform in front of a home crowd, though the games remain part of the regular season, not playoffs.