Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.
As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.
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Victor Wembanyama shows why he is the future at the Paris Games
The Spurs superstar goes above and beyond as a global ambassador for the NBA.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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The 21-year-old Spurs center stirred a media frenzy and had fans of all ages screaming at the sight of him in his return to his home city.The New York Times - 16h -
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Victor Wembanyama's dominant presence at Paris Games shows why NBA's possible plans for a European league could work
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.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Victor Wembanyama's dominant outing in Paris should be the beginning of a new annual NBA tradition
Victor Wembanyama's trip to Paris was a resounding success for the NBACBS Sports - 2d -
Victor Wembanyama returns to Paris, dropping 30 points as Spurs crush Pacers with 140-110 win
Wembanyama put on a show in his home country, putting up a 30-point double-double and a number of key highlights in the massive win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference All-Star starters headlined by Victor Wembanyama.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Victor Wembanyama embracing the moment at Paris Games — with a little local flavor
The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were nearly 25 years in the making
Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.ESPN - 3d -
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils two basketball courts he designed in French hometown: 'A dream of mine'
Wembanyama and the Spurs are in France for the week as part of NBA Paris GamesCBS Sports - 4d -
Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved
The Spurs star is slated to play two games in Paris in an event that is vital to keep interest in the region high and to build the game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates pair of new outdoor courts for kids in hometown
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan as he posed for a slew of photographersABC News - 4d -
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on ThursdayABC News - 5d -
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In the label’s sexiest men’s runway show in recent memory, tight trousers waged a comeback.The New York Times - 6d -
Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game
Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA’s postseason awards after missing his ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Investors are reportedly trying to create a rival league to the NBA, but they're facing an uphill battle
LeBron James' business partner and longtime ally, Maverick Carter, is reportedly advising the group and its $5B ventureCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
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WATCH: Ja Morant posterizes Victor Wembanyama in one of the coolest dunks ever, but it didn't count
Sadly, Morant's incredible dunk came after the whistleCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Ja Morant throws down wild one-handed dunk on Victor Wembanyama … that didn’t quite count
The Memphis Grizzlies star came up with a ridiculous poster over Victor Wembanyama after the whistle blew.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: 'He's gonna be the face of the league for years'
Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama's second meeting was a big win for the BucksCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Victor Wembanyama drops a pair of circus shots vs. Bucks that will leave you shaking your head
A 7-foot-3 player with this kind of inside-out scoring skill is unprecedentedCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
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A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Bulls' Coby White puts Victor Wembanyama on a poster with dagger dunk over 7-4 Spurs phenom
Coby White doesn't dunk much. But when he does, he makes it count.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs
There's no news on Jalen Hurts.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0
Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Watch what Victor Wembanyama just did to Nikola Jokić
Are we ready to call Victor Wembanyama a top 5 player?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are overABC News - Jan. 4 -
Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110
Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Victor Wembanyama at the 100-game mark: Is Wemby already a top-10 player in the NBA?
Our staff puts the Spurs star's early career into perspective and explores his ultimate ceiling.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Jack Victor gives back to Montreal through The Victor Foundation
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