The ties between the NBA and soccer are many — and growing. “It underlines the impact we can have as NBA players,” Wembanyama said. “It just reminds me of that responsibility that we have to make our best to make that impact positive. Overall, just bringing emotions to people and bringing it together.”

A partnership between basketball and soccer continues to grow as past and present star NBA players express their love for the sport.

Wembanyama – like so many others in the NBA – is obsessed with soccer. He was one of the star attractions at a Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City earlier this week.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: (L-R) Rodri of Manchester City and Former Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol pose during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers at the Accor Arena on January 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Manchester City's star Rodrigo Hernandez headlined a long list of football stars who attended the first NBA Paris Game 2025.

From left, PSG soccer players Gonçalo Ramos, Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé and Presnel Kimpembe watch an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in

Victor Wembanyama inspires the San Antonio Spurs to a 140-110 victory against the Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena in Paris, France.

Paris Saint-Germain found themselves in a tough spot, trailing 2-0 to Manchester City early in the second half. But the capital club showed incredible resilience, mounting a comeback with four

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama stood outside in the rain on a cold Paris night. He wore a parka, a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters on Thursday in Paris that the league has been exploring whether starting a league in Europe is a commercially viable option. Silver clarified that no ...

Tensions flared once again between Stade Brestois fans and Kylian Mbappé on Wednesday, as the French star was met with jeers and boos during the Champions League group stage finale against Real Madrid.

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