After the game, Chris Paul spoke about Wembanyama when he met with the media. Paul: "I can't imagine what it was like for Vic to come back home and play. I know he was so excited.

Chris Paul, now in his first season with the San Antonio Spurs, recently discussed his teammate, Victor Wembanyama, shedding light on what makes the French center so unique compared to most NBA players.

The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

San Antonio Spurs star Chris Paul shared a candid assessment of his team’s trip to Paris, where they faced the Indiana Pacers.

Paul frantically got Wembanyama's attention, pulling the center's arm into the fray so Paul was not severely overmatched on the resulting jump. It was a small thing but a pretty clever move and one that isn't often observed.

Chris Paul made his feelings clear about Victor Wembanyama's humble and giving nature. The 12-time NBA All-Star attended a press conference in Paris before his faceoff against the Indiana Pacers. During the conference,

This past week was a whirlwind of emotions for the San Antonio Spurs, but especially Victor Wembanyama ... veteran point guard and all-time great Chris Paul this summer for a one-year deal.

With respect to Chris Paul, who has done an admirable job as a veteran leader, the Spurs don't have their point guard of the future on the roster right now. They need a young pick-and-roll scorer who can run the floor with Wembanyama. There aren't many available targets that fit better than the 27-year-old Fox.

Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs was surprised by Victor Wembanyama’s performance in the NBA game played in Paris, France, against the Pacers during the 2024-2025 season.

The clock is ticking on Sacramento. Would Houston or Orlando make a play for the point guard? Or will the Spurs form a dynamic duo?

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) talks with guard Chris Paul (3) and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne ...

On Thursday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs played the Indiana Pacers in France. The Spurs dominated, winning by a score of 140-110. 2024 Victor Wembanyama (