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.”

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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)

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

“He could come and play with us,” PSG star Achraf Hakimi said. Wembanyama left the stadium with a jersey that night, smiling like someone would be if they left an NBA arena with one of his jersey

“He could come and play with us,” PSG star Achraf Hakimi said. Wembanyama left the stadium with a jersey that night, smiling like someone would be if they left an NBA arena with one of his jersey

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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