Victor Wembanyama was already a global basketball icon at a young age. With his height, length, ball handling, and shooting ability, he was considered the best prospect since LeBron James. Many people speculated that he would attract a large number of fans.

Victor Wembanyama has assured the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) that, barring any physical setbacks, he will be playing for the French national team at EuroBasket 2025. This confirmation

As spirited French basketball fans welcome home Wemby, FRANCE 24's François Picard is joined by L'Équipe's US Correspondent Maxime Aubin. For the first time as an NBA player, Wembanyama is playing in his homeland — the star attraction in this two-game set of games between San Antonio and Indiana.