How assured are you about Victor Wembanyama’s future within the NBA enjoying for a franchise that you understand so properly? Boris Diaw: I feel San Antonio is sweet for him as a result of they’ll shield him, assist him develop at his personal tempo, and yeah, he’s already enhancing, getting higher yearly. And so he has nice, nice, nice potential, and he’ll simply hold enhancing. We don’t understand how far he can go, you understand, what’s the ceiling, so all people’s simply watching and making an attempt to assist him develop as properly, and he’s doing an ideal job personally as properly.
Supply: HoopsHype
Supply: HoopsHype
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama displays on San Antonio’s 2-game keep in Paris: ‘This week was superb’ apnews.com/article/spurs-… pic.x.com/XKEo8N2hc9 – 4:17 PM
Victor Wembanyama displays on San Antonio’s 2-game keep in Paris: ‘This week was superb’ apnews.com/article/spurs-… pic.x.com/XKEo8N2hc9 – 4:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama simply thanked the media for making the week unbelievable. (He additionally thanked everybody else.) – 3:46 PM
Victor Wembanyama simply thanked the media for making the week unbelievable. (He additionally thanked everybody else.) – 3:46 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Indiana Pacers get payback on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in #NBAParisGames2025 rematch.
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:00 PM
Indiana Pacers get payback on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in #NBAParisGames2025 rematch.
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Each groups flip to their benches for the ultimate 4mins. Wemby’s sport is over with 20pts, 12rebs.
Haliburton led the Pacers’ cost within the third, then a powerful 4th from T.J. McConnell to maintain the momentum.
Wonderful thing about a two-game collection is the response + changes – 2:25 PM
Each groups flip to their benches for the ultimate 4mins. Wemby’s sport is over with 20pts, 12rebs.
Haliburton led the Pacers’ cost within the third, then a powerful 4th from T.J. McConnell to maintain the momentum.
Wonderful thing about a two-game collection is the response + changes – 2:25 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Would you imagine me if I mentioned the Pacers had eight blocks, twice as many because the Spurs? And only one by Wemby.
They’re not working into him like they did so usually final sport, forcing TOs, and have 13 extra FGAs – 2:16 PM
Would you imagine me if I mentioned the Pacers had eight blocks, twice as many because the Spurs? And only one by Wemby.
They’re not working into him like they did so usually final sport, forcing TOs, and have 13 extra FGAs – 2:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Pacers by 12. Spurs win 3Q 36-33. It was a 1-point sport with 3 minutes left, then Haliburton took over.
Barnes 23 pts
Wemby 19 pts
Fortress 12 pts
CP3 11 pts
Haliburton 28 pts
Siakam 15 pts
Mathurin 13 pts
Nembhard/Turner 12 pts every
2s: IND by 4
3s: IND by 18
FTs: SA by 10 – 1:58 PM
3Q: Pacers by 12. Spurs win 3Q 36-33. It was a 1-point sport with 3 minutes left, then Haliburton took over.
Barnes 23 pts
Wemby 19 pts
Fortress 12 pts
CP3 11 pts
Haliburton 28 pts
Siakam 15 pts
Mathurin 13 pts
Nembhard/Turner 12 pts every
2s: IND by 4
3s: IND by 18
FTs: SA by 10 – 1:58 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Right here goes Haliburton. A jumper, then back-to-back 3s.
Pacers taking benefit with Wemby drained and subbed out. As they have to – 1:52 PM
Right here goes Haliburton. A jumper, then back-to-back 3s.
Pacers taking benefit with Wemby drained and subbed out. As they have to – 1:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Wemby is drained and simply turned to the bench to request a sub. – 1:48 PM
Wemby is drained and simply turned to the bench to request a sub. – 1:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have ERASED the Pacers’ 17 level lead. San Antonio leads by 1 after the Wemby contested floater.
Spurs are outscoring Pacers 27-11 within the 3Q.
Barnes as much as 20 pts, nonetheless attending to the road. – 1:45 PM
The Spurs have ERASED the Pacers’ 17 level lead. San Antonio leads by 1 after the Wemby contested floater.
Spurs are outscoring Pacers 27-11 within the 3Q.
Barnes as much as 20 pts, nonetheless attending to the road. – 1:45 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Wemby was livid with the no name, yelled on the official then stood in place and didn’t run again on protection. He felt (and seemed like) he was hacked within the paint.
Pacers have plowed forward 71-59 – 1:31 PM
Wemby was livid with the no name, yelled on the official then stood in place and didn’t run again on protection. He felt (and seemed like) he was hacked within the paint.
Pacers have plowed forward 71-59 – 1:31 PM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
A.J. Dybantsa, the highest prospect within the 2026 NBA Draft, got here to Paris this week to observe Victor Wembanyama. And now he desires to play alongside him with Spurs: shorturl.at/f6n2c – 1:25 PM
A.J. Dybantsa, the highest prospect within the 2026 NBA Draft, got here to Paris this week to observe Victor Wembanyama. And now he desires to play alongside him with Spurs: shorturl.at/f6n2c – 1:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Pacers by 15. IND wins 2Q 32-26, turned up depth defensively towards finish of 2Q.
Wemby 17 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Barnes 11 pts
Mathurin 11 pts
Nembhard/Haliburton/Siakam 10 pts every
2s: Pacers by 6
3s: Pacers by 9
FTs: Tied
24.5% turnover % for SA (2nd percentile per CTG) – 1:14 PM
Half: Pacers by 15. IND wins 2Q 32-26, turned up depth defensively towards finish of 2Q.
Wemby 17 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Barnes 11 pts
Mathurin 11 pts
Nembhard/Haliburton/Siakam 10 pts every
2s: Pacers by 6
3s: Pacers by 9
FTs: Tied
24.5% turnover % for SA (2nd percentile per CTG) – 1:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Incredible near the half by the Pacers, main 65-50. Utilized strain (and from full court docket) from the soar, as anticipated.
Pacers have 10 extra FGA as Spurs have 12 TOs. Wemby leads all with 17pts. Pacers have 4 with 10+. – 1:10 PM
Incredible near the half by the Pacers, main 65-50. Utilized strain (and from full court docket) from the soar, as anticipated.
Pacers have 10 extra FGA as Spurs have 12 TOs. Wemby leads all with 17pts. Pacers have 4 with 10+. – 1:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has 17 factors within the sport and it’s not even halftime but. Within the 2Q alone, he’s scored 12 factors.
Mamu discovered him for a left handed alley-oop on a drive inside earlier.
Vassell blocked 2 pictures final sport and he acquired his first block right now with Toppin making an attempt to publish him up – 1:03 PM
Wemby has 17 factors within the sport and it’s not even halftime but. Within the 2Q alone, he’s scored 12 factors.
Mamu discovered him for a left handed alley-oop on a drive inside earlier.
Vassell blocked 2 pictures final sport and he acquired his first block right now with Toppin making an attempt to publish him up – 1:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby will get the Spurs inside 6 factors of the Pacers’ 11 level lead.
Wemby with 10 factors.
He blocked Siakam on a spin, then completed a drop-in layup along with his left hand. He then acquired a steal close to midcourt and pulled up for a 30-foot three off glass. – 12:47 PM
Wemby will get the Spurs inside 6 factors of the Pacers’ 11 level lead.
Wemby with 10 factors.
He blocked Siakam on a spin, then completed a drop-in layup along with his left hand. He then acquired a steal close to midcourt and pulled up for a 30-foot three off glass. – 12:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby steal. Wemby crossover. Wemby 3-pointer from the emblem. Banked it, however it went in. Wemby issues. – 12:46 PM
Wemby steal. Wemby crossover. Wemby 3-pointer from the emblem. Banked it, however it went in. Wemby issues. – 12:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Pacers by 9.
Barnes 11 pts
Wemby 5 pts
Nembhard 7 pts
Mathurin 6 pts
Turner 5 pts
2s: Tied
3s: Pacers by 6
FTs: Pacers by 3 – 12:40 PM
1Q: Pacers by 9.
Barnes 11 pts
Wemby 5 pts
Nembhard 7 pts
Mathurin 6 pts
Turner 5 pts
2s: Tied
3s: Pacers by 6
FTs: Pacers by 3 – 12:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers amped up their exercise stage and struggle. Sprinting to spots, getting out in transition, diving on free balls, and forcing 5 turnovers already.
They lead by seven early as Wemby now returns to the sport. – 12:35 PM
Pacers amped up their exercise stage and struggle. Sprinting to spots, getting out in transition, diving on free balls, and forcing 5 turnovers already.
They lead by seven early as Wemby now returns to the sport. – 12:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 factors for Barnes in 1Q. Been aggressive driving inside with 6 paint factors.
Pacers have been going inside with 14 paint factors. Wemby is getting pulled away from rim with IND working P&Rs & Spurs switching motion. He will get left on ball handler, leaving susceptible rim – 12:33 PM
11 factors for Barnes in 1Q. Been aggressive driving inside with 6 paint factors.
Pacers have been going inside with 14 paint factors. Wemby is getting pulled away from rim with IND working P&Rs & Spurs switching motion. He will get left on ball handler, leaving susceptible rim – 12:33 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
A real homecoming for Wemby 🇫🇷 #AllAccessParis
(through @WindhorstESPN) pic.x.com/6ce5FCcnTD – 12:29 PM
A real homecoming for Wemby 🇫🇷 #AllAccessParis
(through @WindhorstESPN) pic.x.com/6ce5FCcnTD – 12:29 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
AJ Dybantsa is right here in Paris for Spurs-Pacers, with assist coordinating his week from Adam Silver’s workplace. The highest HS participant within the US desires to play with Wemby (on the Spurs), and towards him on Staff USA, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/60877… – 12:13 PM
AJ Dybantsa is right here in Paris for Spurs-Pacers, with assist coordinating his week from Adam Silver’s workplace. The highest HS participant within the US desires to play with Wemby (on the Spurs), and towards him on Staff USA, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/60877… – 12:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Unbelievable roar from the group, largely standing, as Wemby made his method to the ground 46mins earlier than tipoff. pic.x.com/xREQooPRn5 – 11:36 AM
Unbelievable roar from the group, largely standing, as Wemby made his method to the ground 46mins earlier than tipoff. pic.x.com/xREQooPRn5 – 11:36 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Fortress vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner – 11:35 AM
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Fortress vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner – 11:35 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NBA leaders in efficient area aim proportion (min. 12 FGA and seven 3PA per sport):
Cam Johnson: 61.3
Zach Lavine: 60.8
Norman Powell: 59.4
Tyler Herro: 58.6
Stephen Curry: 57.6
Kyrie Irving: 56.6
Malik Beasley: 56.4
Derrick White: 56.3
Victor Wembanyama: 56.3
Damian Lillard: 55.0 pic.x.com/xgb7S4LGbY – 9:32 AM
NBA leaders in efficient area aim proportion (min. 12 FGA and seven 3PA per sport):
Cam Johnson: 61.3
Zach Lavine: 60.8
Norman Powell: 59.4
Tyler Herro: 58.6
Stephen Curry: 57.6
Kyrie Irving: 56.6
Malik Beasley: 56.4
Derrick White: 56.3
Victor Wembanyama: 56.3
Damian Lillard: 55.0 pic.x.com/xgb7S4LGbY – 9:32 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Had All-Star starters out West been determined by the media, the beginning 5 would have gone on this order: 1. SGA 2. Jokic 3. Wemby 4. Curry 5. LeBron
Wemby didn’t make the beginning 5 although as a result of he got here out 4th in fan and participant voting ranks: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 12:05 AM
Had All-Star starters out West been determined by the media, the beginning 5 would have gone on this order: 1. SGA 2. Jokic 3. Wemby 4. Curry 5. LeBron
Wemby didn’t make the beginning 5 although as a result of he got here out 4th in fan and participant voting ranks: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 12:05 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs’ third quarter runs vs Pacers and Wemby was near being named All-Star starter open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/2MmGDRRRJV – 11:56 PM
Spurs’ third quarter runs vs Pacers and Wemby was near being named All-Star starter open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/2MmGDRRRJV – 11:56 PM
Extra on this storyline
GOAT debate: A foolish one, or do you’ve a candidate? Boris Diaw: I feel it’s foolish. You can’t evaluate totally different generations. I feel you possibly can choose a GOAT like for each 10 years. Just like the GOAT of the 80s, the GOAT of the 90s, 00s… I don’t assume you possibly can evaluate the NBA within the 80s with the NBA within the 2010s. It’s totally different video games, totally different guidelines, alternative ways to referee. It’s simply very totally different. -via HoopsHype / January 25, 2025
Who was the GOAT of your era then? A tricky resolution between your teammate Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant? Boris Diaw: [Laughs] That’s powerful. However yeah, for me, it was so laborious to protect Kobe in some unspecified time in the future that… He was the one in our era, he was superb. However clearly, I like TD and he was an incredible teammate. So if I needed to choose the GOAT of teammates it might be TD, I feel he was a greater teammate. -via HoopsHype / January 25, 2025
How necessary has Gregg Popovich been in your life? Boris Diaw: He is a good, nice coach and an ideal mentor. An individual who has executed a lot for this franchise, and the groups that he’s coached. So throughout my time there, I felt that Spurs tradition, the Spurs household, and Pop was only a massive a part of it. I had a good time. -via HoopsHype / January 25, 2025
There have been a slew of different moments to make this journey again to Paris value remembering. “This week was superb,” Wembanyama mentioned. “I used to be simply seeing my household. I’m not making an attempt to get emotional, however all people did their job to creating this week unbelievable.” -via ESPN / January 25, 2025
It’s unknown when Victor Wembanyama will play in France once more. He’d like to be a part of video games in Paris yearly, and whereas it might seem to be a secure guess the NBA will ship the Spurs again in the future an annual incidence may be unlikely. He is aware of this, and that’s one of many causes he tried to cherish each second of this journey. “I did my greatest to make this week particular for my group, for my household, my associates,” Wembanyama mentioned. “However folks nonetheless discovered methods to shock me, to make issues really feel prefer it mattered for them, and I matter for them. So, it’s priceless.” -via ESPN / January 25, 2025
Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle: “Victor Wembanyama is such a novel problem. To have a two-game set like that is such a revealing state of affairs.” -via Twitter @DustinDopirak / January 25, 2025
