Victor Wembanyama reflected own the “amazing” week that he and the San Antonio Spurs had after they competed in a pair of NBA games in his home town of Paris, France this week.

“I just want to underline that this week was amazing,” an emotional Wembanyama told reporters. “Everybody did their job to make this week incredible,” he said. “All of this contributes to making our sport better and making me happy.”

The NBA Paris Game 2025 saw the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs each claim a victory. The Spurs won the first game 140-110 on Thursday, while the Pacers took the second 136-98 on Saturday.

Thursday night’s game was the most-watched regular-season NBA game in France’s television history, with NBA League Pass viewership rising 41 percent in France and 19 percent globally compared to last year’s game, per the NBA.

In addition, the NBA announced that Thursday’s game was the most watched NBA Global Game one the leagues social media accounts.

With homegrown star Wembanyama shining for his country, totaling 50 points over two nights, he has become the second-most viewed NBA player across the league’s social media this season. This week alone, he generated 108 million views, per the NBA.

Veteran point guard Chris Paul understood the emotion from Wembanyama in his return, recognizing the significance of playing in front of his home country.

“I can’t imagine what it was like for Vic to come back home and play,” Paul said, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. “I know he was so excited. But it’s a lot of responsibility that comes with that. Every media outlet, every event, trying to see your family that you don’t get to see that often. And Vic is one of those guys who tries to sign every autograph.”

The 7’3″ star, in his second year, will likely look back on this trip with great admiration despite the loss, knowing he has a long career ahead of him—a sentiment shared by Paul.

“At some point he’ll look back on this and realize what a treat it was,” Paul said, per Reynolds. “We wish we could have won both games for him.”

Wembanyama’s return home was about more than just basketball; it was a chance to reconnect with family and friends, as it’s uncertain when he will have the opportunity to play in France again.

“I did my best to make this week special for my team, for my family, my friends,” Wembanyama said, per Reynolds. “But people still found ways to surprise me, to make things feel like it mattered for them, and I matter for them. So, it’s priceless.”