Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs was surprised by Victor Wembanyama’s performance in the NBA game played in Paris, France, against the Pacers during the 2024-2025 season. On Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Indiana Pacers in a game with a unique twist—it wasn’t held in the United States.

San Antonio Spurs players have made their feelings clear on teammate Victor Wembanyama's Paris homecoming game against the Indiana Pacers as the French superstar dominated the scoring

Following an impressive Spurs victory vs. the Pacers in his homecoming in Paris, France, Victor Wembanyama's message matched his performance.

The San Antonio Spurs put on a clinic in their dominant 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Thursday. Victor Wembanyama dominated the game, playing in front of a roaring crowd in his homecoming game. The 21-year-old phenom delivered a masterclass performance with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four 3-pointers and five blocks .

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.

All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, it turned out, say hello into a microphone.

Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers.

The NBA has returned to Paris, this time for two matchups starring the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers on Thursday, January 23, and Saturday, January 25.

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. That means there’s no deal — yet.

In his short career, Victor Wembanyama has taken the basketball world by storm. His San Antonio Spurs team took on the Indiana Pacers in the first of two games at the Accor Arena in Paris, with the seven-foot-three center giving home fans a lot to marvel at.

The second-year superstar gave his hometown fans a show as he led the San Antonio Spurs past the Indiana Pacers.