Victor Wembanyama's French Roots and NBA Dream Come True

In January 2004, Victor Wembanyama was born in Le Chesnay, France, a suburb of Paris. He grew up with his mother as an ex-basketball player guiding him toward basketball. At age seven, he began playing soccer and judo before focusing on basketball.

Wembanyama joined the youth system of Nanterre 92 at 10 years old, making him one of the youngest players ever to play in the EuroCup. In 2019, Wembanyama became the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first overall pick.

Now with a basketball career spanning from his native France to professional leagues in Spain and Europe, Wembanyama's story highlights how international players are changing the landscape of the NBA.