Matches in France, All-Star Game, playoffs: the main dates of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA season

During the night from Thursday to Friday, at 1:30 a.m. (French time). The start of Wemby’s year II in the NBA, for the resumption of the regular season during a trip to Dallas. His first official match since the defeat in the final of the Olympic Games against the United States in August. Observers will scrutinize Victor Wembanyama’s relationship with his leader Chris Paul.

October 30, 2024: Thunder – Spurs, reunion with Holmgren

The duel electrified the crowds last year, Victor Wembanyama ended up extinguishing the race for rookie of the year with an almost humiliating counter to Chet Holmgren in the spring. The two greatest hopes of their generation will come face to face in the fourth match of the season.

December 20, 2024: Hawks – Spurs, first choice duel

The first of the last two Drafts will finally face each other. Yes, you understand: these first two are French and it is historic enough to be underlined. Wemby will travel to Atlanta to challenge Zaccharie Risacher, chosen first by the Hawks in June.

December 25, 2024: Knicks – Spurs, Christmas at the Garden

Christmas in New York? It’s a dream for many and it will be a reality for Victor Wembanyama, who will face the Knicks in the majestic Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day. His first appearance in this legendary room had been a little difficult. A year later, he has revenge to take.

January 23 and 25, 2025: NBA Paris Games, Spurs in France

It has become a tradition but this year, the NBA Paris Games will arrive in the French capital with a surprise in their bags: Victor Wembanyama and his 2.22 m tall will play two matches against the Indiana Pacers. Showtime!

February 16, 2025: All-Star Game, the consecration?

Victor Wembanyama will be present during this February weekend which brings together the best-known figures in the NBA. This year’s All-Star weekend will be in San Francisco, and the big question will be whether Wemby will play in the Rising Stars game or the All-Star Game.

April 19, 2025: start of the playoffs

Where will the Spurs be that day? For five years, the workforce has never been able to see the month of May. This year, hope is reborn thanks to the arrival of Chris Paul, coupled with Victor Wembanyama’s year II in the NBA.

May 2025: individual titles

Votes for individual titles take place at the end of the regular phase, and the winners announced during the playoffs. After winning the title of best rookie last year, Victor Wembanyama can hope to be named best defender of the year. We will also keep an eye on the votes he received in the MIP (most improved player) and MVP (best player of the season) categories.