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

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.

As Victor Wenbanyama and the Spurs left Paris, France, Chris Paul points to what the team can take going forward this season.

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.

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' Victor Wembanyama and the Rockets' Alperen Sengun were among six first-timers named to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, when the league announced the reserves.

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 (

NBA All-Star reserves were announced Thursday, with the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama earning the first of what is expected to be a long line of All-Star honors. The second-year superstar was the Rookie of the Year last season,