Victor Wembanyama delights Paris in the Trace victory

Victor Wembanyama delights Paris in the Trace victory

In the course of his short career, Victor Wembanyama has conquered the basketball world in the storm. On Thursday he demonstrated this again, in his homeland in France. Together with his teammates of the San Antonio Spurs, he competed against the Indiana Pacers in the Accor Arena in Paris, with the seven foot had three large centers to offer the domestic fans.

dominant appearance in Paris

In the clear 140-110 win of the Spurs over the Indiana Pacers, the 21-year-old scored 30 points, won 11 rebounds, gave 6 assists, blocked 5 throws and contributed a steal. The Pacers were one of the hottest teams in the NBA before the game and had won eight of the last nine games.

a deficit that was overcome

Despite an early 3-point throw by Wembanyama from the middle of the field, the game for San Antonio began slow. The Spurs were most of the time in the first half, but found their shape in the third quarter and scored 45 points. Wembanyama rounded off his strong performance with a dark, which he achieved after a slatted shot and set a highlight in this game.

MVP moments and Parisian Wizards

already decided with the game, Wembanyama left the field under cheers of the fans who honored him with "MVP" chants. The former first election pick of the NBA Drafts 2023 blamed the passionate crowd in Paris for victory. "I felt proud to bring so many people together," Wembanyama told reporters. "I was proud of us, proud of myself and proud to be French. It just confirmed what I thought, what would happen."

French basketball history

Wembanyama spoke to fans before the jumping ball in French, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle joked about his words: "I don't know what Victor said before the game, but whatever it was." Carlisle praised Wembanyama as an extraordinary player who is a reason for joy for France. "He is unique. I don't know how many generations a player is coming. The things he does are breathtaking."

outlook on the NBA season 2024

The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year has an average of 24.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game and has the potential for nomination for the all-star game. Both teams will meet again in Paris on Saturday.