While in Paris, Wembanyama has chosen to focus on engaging with French media to help connect with the French audience. His three exclusive interviews were all with French companies, including Picsou Magazine — a children’s magazine he used to read when he was younger.

Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.

With a bit of energy from the hometown fans, Wembanyama and the Spurs took down the red-hot Indiana Pacers, 140-110. Wembanyama offered 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks while hearing MVP chants from the fans.