Victor Wembanyama is ready to shine. The number 1 from the last draft, already dubbed by San Antonio Spurs fans, is preparing to start his first season in the NBA. Amazing in preseason, the man who was elected basketball player of the year by the French Basketball Federation will play his first official match in the American championship on the night of Wednesday October 25 to Thursday October 26 against the Dallas Mavericks (at 3:30 a.m. French time). This match will be followed live on BeIN Sports 1.
“Wemby” should be on deck again two days later, once again at home, in the lair of the AT&T Center in Texas, for a Texan “derby” against the Houston Rockets. The meeting will be broadcast at 2 a.m. on the night of Friday October 27 to Saturday October 28 live on the NBA website. Rebelote in the night from Sunday to Monday for a trip to Los Angeles at the Clippers at 2 a.m. French time. Still live on the NBA website.
After three games to slowly gain strength, the first big challenge for Victor Wembanyama will be significant with a double confrontation against the Phoenix Suns of the incredible duo Kévin Durant-Devin Booker. The two meetings will take place in the Arizona capital at 3 a.m. French time on November 1 and 3, and will be followed live on the NBA website.
It remains to be seen whether Victor Wembanyama will play the Spurs’ first five games and not be rested by legendary San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. The French giant’s playing time for its first season in the NBA will be a very important subject, and this start, from the start of the season.
