Wembanyama was born and raised in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a western Paris suburb, and has made it a focus this week to introduce his teammates to Parisian culture and the life he led before he became the NBA Rookie of the Year and likely next face of the league.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich recovers from a November stroke, staying connected with players and staff as the team competes in Paris without him.

San Antonio Spurs veteran guard Chris Paul revealed that Gregg Popovich calls him after every game amid his absence from the team.