Newly signed Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also took in the match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Real Madrid and Arsenal barely broke a sweat, putting themselves in strong positions to qualify for the knockout stages. Manchester City, however, are in danger of suffering elimination after collapsing and letting a two-goal lead go to lose 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes inspired by the brilliance of Ousmane Dembele.
The final tally for Victor Wembanyama's trip in Paris: two games, 50 points, 23 rebounds, eight assists, six blocks, two courts dedicated, one trip to the Eiffel Tower, a Fashion Week appearance, a Champions League match attended and about a million high-fives.
After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.
The San Antonio Spurs are struggling to find consistent success this season, despite Victor Wembanyama delivering an MVP-caliber performance. In response, the Spurs are reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a former No.
PARIS — (AP) — The final tally for Victor Wembanyama's trip in Paris ... a Fashion Week appearance, a Champions League match attended and about a million high-fives. And one win.
Wembanyama and the Spurs are in town along with the Indiana Pacers for the NBA Paris Games. The two sides face off on Thursday, then on Sunday at noon ET on ESPN. It has already been a busy week ...
"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.
If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.
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