Victor Wembanyama is relishing to 'give back to the French public' with an impressive display in the NBA Global Games - as San Antonio Spurs star insists the Accor Arena crowd will 'galvanize' him against Indiana Pacers
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France's prodigal son Victor Wembanyama is ready to put on a show back on home soil as the NBA makes its annual pilgrimage to Paris this week. For the first time in NBA Global Games history, there will be two regular-season games played in the French capital as the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers go head-to-head on Thursday and Saturday at the Accor Arena.
![[The 7ft 4in center will look to put on a show in front of his home crowd this week]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/22/94410365-14314611-image-a-4_1737584179508.jpg)
As soon as this was formally announced last April, the main narrative of this double-header has revolved around the talents of Wembanyama and the fervour he will bring playing competitively in his homeland. Never before has the NBA had a young superstar returning to play in matches of this magnitude in Europe - helping to transcend the sport even further on this continent but adding extra pressure on the shoulders of the 7ft 4in San Antonio center.
![[The 21-year-old French star has a huge following in his homeland and is a role model there]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/22/94410235-14314611-image-a-1_1737583969054.jpg)
However, despite his tender years, the 21-year-old and No 1 pick in the 2023 draft is unfazed about that - instead taking it in all in stride and relishing the opportunity that this week entails. 'The way I approach this trip is my way of giving back a little to the French public, trying to please many people who will never have the chance to go to the United States.
All eyes are on Victor Wembanyama as San Antonio Spurs face Indiana Pacers in Paris. The 7ft 4in center will look to put on a show in front of his home crowd this week. The 21-year-old French star has a huge following in his homeland and is a role model there.
