After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.
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A couple of teams have gone across the pond to play a pair of games in Accor Arena in Paris starting on Thursday, Jan. 23 with the Indiana Pacers taking on the San Antonio Spurs.
Napheesa Collier scored an Unrivaled-high 33 points with 18 rebounds, and Allisha Gray scored the game-deciding bucket to finish with 21 points as the Lunar Owls beat the Phantom 82-58 in the second game Saturday night.
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The 26-year-old Sabally brought the heat to South Beach with another stunning miniskirt while flaunting her abs and legs for another winning combination like her all-around game. She definitely slayed that look. Sabally was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft and was part of a loaded Oregon roster before making her impact in the WNBA.
The final tally for Victor Wembanyama’s trip in Paris: two games, 50 points, 23 rebounds, eight assists, six blocks, two courts dedicated, one trip to the Eiffel Tower, a Fashion Week appearance, a Champions League match attended and about a million high-fives.
Adam Silver and the NBA see an opportunity — and a lot of dollar signs — in starting their own league in Europe. In Paris for a couple of games between Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs and the Pacers, NBA Commissioner Silver again confirmed the league is looking into expanding its footprint on the European continent.
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.
The NBA has traveled to Paris this week for two regular-season games, showcasing rising star and France native Victor Wembanyama.
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