Victor Wembanyama and his coach Gregg Popovich indicated at a press conference on Sunday that the franchise would play at least one match in Paris next season. Something to delight French NBA fans but also the French prodigy, who is happy to be able to “see his family” in the middle of the season.
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich indicated at a press conference on Sunday that the San Antonio Spurs would play at least one match in Paris next season. After the Spurs’ victory against the Brooklyn Nets (122-115 after overtime), Gregg Popovich was first asked about the importance of this first success in Austin, where the Spurs played a few “home” matches away from home. usual room at Frost Bank Center.
“See my family in peak season”
“I don’t care where we win, it could well be Timbuktu,” he said with a smile before being relaunched a little later in Paris: “Well here we go,” he simply smiled. Over the past two seasons, the NBA has relocated a championship poster to the French capital, with, for example, a Cleveland Cavaliers – Brooklyn Nets match last January. Although the league has yet to officially reveal its plans, the San Antonio Spurs and their star Victor Wembanyama are expected to play in Paris next season. “I can’t wait. This match or these matches will be very important for me, it’s where I come from, it’s my city,” commented the 20-year-old Frenchman. “It will also allow me to see my family in peak season, it’s perfect.”