Add The New York Post on Google Victor Wembanyama was the man of the hour at a Paris nightclub.
In his return to his native country of France, the Spurs star was greeted at an after-party for the Undercover x Foot Locker Music Festival with MVP chants by raucous fans.
Social media videos showed hundreds of fans surrounding Wembanyama, who were raising their hands and cheering as the superstar walked through the crowd.
The 7-foot-4 phenom was seen smiling, interacting with attendees and high-fiving fans as they greeted him.
The 22-year-old has not only gained popularity rapidly in the United States for his ascension and playstyle but also in his home country, evident by his greeting at a club.
Wembanyama, the first overall pick in 2023, has quickly transformed the Spurs back into a powerhouse with his two-way ability and height.
After the Spurs won just 22 games in Wembanyama’s rookie year and went 34-48 in 2024-25, they went 62-20 last season and made the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
The Spurs fell to the Knicks in the Finals, but Wembanyama still left his mark in the playoffs.
The Frenchman averaged 25 points and 11.5 rebounds per game last season while playing a pivotal role in the Spurs Western Conference Finals win over the Thunder.
Some Knick fans took to X to unsurprisingly express their displeasure with the video.
“Cheap shot artist. Thats the only place besides San Antonio he’d have that welcoming,” one fan wrote.
Even with Knick fans in his face, Wembanyama isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
