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What They're Saying: NBA Paris Games 2025 – Spurs vs Pacers

See what's being said about the NBA Paris Games 2025 ahead of the pair of Spurs-Pacers showdowns.

The upcoming NBA Paris Games are shaping up to be a weeklong celebration of France’s own Victor Wembanyama.

This week, the 2025 NBA Paris Games, presented by Tissot, will feature two games between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena. The games are a homecoming for Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who played professionally in Paris and starred for the French national team in the 2024 Olympics.

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

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  • 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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