Star, Chris Paul makes a pitch to coaches about selecting Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama for his first such honor.

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.

The Spurs signed veteran point guard and all-time great Chris Paul this summer for a one-year deal. The main reason for the signing was simply to offer Wembanyama a steady hand both on and off the court, although Paul, like Wembanyama, values winning above all else.

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.

"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

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

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.

Earlier this month, San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama also helped Redick's sons restart their collection with signed game-worn jerseys. "We'll be in a house soon," Redick ...

Here's what Mitch Johnson, Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama had to say after the loss to the Clippers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 128-116 at home. Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 15, and Chris Paul had seven and seven assists.

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 (

Victor Wembanyama returned to France as the San Antonio Spurs faced the Indiana Pacers in two games in Paris, starting Thursday and continuing Saturday.