The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

This past week was a whirlwind of emotions for the San Antonio Spurs, but especially Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs went 1-1 against the Indiana Pacers, taking turns blowing each other out in games in Accor Arena in Paris in front of Wembanyama's friends,

After the game, Chris Paul spoke about Wembanyama when he met with the media. Paul: "I can't imagine what it was like for Vic to come back home and play. I know he was so excited.