“Divine evening”, “resounding success” … The presses of the whole world bow before Wembanyama

This Thursday at Accor Arena, the Spurs of Victor Wembanyama, expected as the Messiah for his comeback in the capital, were largely imposed against the Pacers of Indiana, 140-110, in the first match of the famous NBA Paris Games . An evening simply magical for the Habs, which did not fail the French and American presses.

Starting The Athletic which returns to the atmosphere at the Accor Arena yesterday, and the love carried by the French public to his new darling: “Wembanyama was greeted by a deafening roar when its name was pronounced”before adding, “Throughout the match, the songs” Wemby, Wemby “have sounded”. Just like ESPN, who assures: “The first cries of joy were heard even before the start of the match”or “The stadium has simply Rugi”during the presentation of the star of the Spurs.

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“A room acquired in Wembanyama”

“A resounding success”. This is what the New York Times To evoke the first NBA match of Victor Wembanyama on French soil. Author of an incredible performance, with 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five counters, the man that France was waiting for is this morning widely praised by presses around the world. In the same tone, Athlon Sports advance : “The return to the house of Victor Wembanyama was a huge success”before adding, “From start to finish, Wembanyama dominated the Pacers”.

On the French side, the newspaper The team title in one, «King of Paris»to pay tribute to the tricolor giant. “The room was acquired in San Antonio, or rather in Victor Wembanyama. The French star returned to him by delivering a high -flying match ”continues the daily. The Parisian start his article with “Here it's Wemby!” before mentioning “A divine Parisian evening” For the young Frenchman, who flew over the meeting, and succeeded almost everything he undertook, in front of an audience who had eyes only for him.

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“The crowd, screaming with impatience and appreciation while one of the most famous athletes in the country took the microphone, Victor Wembanyama officially kicked off his very celebrated return”continues the Times. “Bercy only had eyes for the native of Chesnay, called to become one of the best players in the world, or even the best go to know”écrit Le Figaro . From all points of view, this first Parisian evening was therefore a huge success for French.

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