Before the Pacers and Spurs tip off in Paris, here's how French players have become such an important part of the NBA's culture — and an even bigger part of its future.

“When Victor learns what Tim (Duncan) did,” the staffer said, “our games are going to be really ... too. In Team France’s gold-medal loss to Team USA, when Wembanyama scored 26 points ...

Spoiled by their luck in the NBA draft lottery, landing three No. 1 picks and a trio of generational players over the last 30-plus years, a four-year playoff drought seems a lifetime for the San ...

"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach ...

In the Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals, Tim Duncan's game high 25 points and 11 rebounds secures the Spurs' victory.

Fans from at least 53 countries have bought tickets for the Spurs-Pacers games in Paris, a record for any league event.