Victor Wembanyama expected to attend NBA Paris Game 2023 / News - Basketnews.com

Victor Wembanyama to attend the Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons game on Thursday.

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French rising star and potential No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft 2023, Victor Wembanyama, is expected to attend Accor Arena for the Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons game, according to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA.

Victor Wembanyama

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Wembanyama plays in Paris-based Metropolitans 92.

The 19-year-old competed in the French league game yesterday where the Mets edged out Fos-sur-Mer, 83-82. Wembanyama scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in Wednesday's win.

Wembanyama leads the LNB Pro A in points (21.4), rebounds (9.4), blocks (3.2), and efficiency (25.1) after 18 rounds.

Thursday marks the first time the NBA has returned to Europe for a global game since January 2020.

The NBA Paris Game 2023 will air live at 9 p.m. CET, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media, and social media.

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