Victor Wembanyama leaves on a defeat, but under the acclaiming of the French public

The interior of the San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama, after the second in the NBA Games, on January 25, 2025. THIBAULT CAMUS / AP

Two days after putting Paris at his feet, and his team on his shoulders, Victor Wembanyama fell on Earth. Saturday, January 25, the San Antonio Spurs of the French phenomenon was slapped on the prosecution of the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (Accor Arena) by Indiana Pacers Revanchards (98-136).

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Like their star, which appeared tired, annoyed and often without solutions – but still credited with 20 points and 12 rebounds – the Spurs did not compete throughout the match against the aggressiveness of the team led by Tyrese Haliburton. A heavy defeat, two days after a “Perfect evening”which does not tarnish the six days spent in the capital.

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“This week did me good to the soul”said the French player, moved, after the meeting, taking care to thank organizers, fans and media who « [l]‘have been happy “. Arrived in Paris on Monday, Victor Wembanyama spent a week marathon, multiplying the appearances around the city, even if he also took the opportunity to see his family. “Being a star involves major responsibilities”blows the veteran of the Spurs Chris Paul, who knows a radius from the height of his twenty years of career. “And then Victor is the kind of guy who wants to sign all autographs …”

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