Microphone in hand, barely saying “good evening Paris”, Victor Wembanyama (21 years old, 2.24m) receives a wave of love from the Accor Arena, like a surging wave. The kind that the French prodigy had dreamed of when he was younger, when he imagined returning to his native lands in an NBA jersey. The ovation launched by the 15,935 spectators present (record for an NBA match in Paris since 2020) continues, captures the young man from Chesnay (Yvelines). She propels him towards a welcome speech in the form of a promise: “It’s an immense joy, a pleasure to be able to play here in Paristhen proclaims the superstar of the San Antonio Spurs, who intends to guide his franchise to two successes against the Indiana Pacers during two relocated regular season matches. I don't want this to be the last time, we have to make as much noise as possible to show that Spurs must return to Paris. » Second deafening tidal wave.
