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Victor Wembanyama Hosts Spurs Teammates for Offseason Workout in France
8/5/2026, 6:00:01 PM
Offseason Camp in Nanterre
Victor Wembanyama invited seven San Antonio Spurs players to an offseason training session at the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez, the home arena of his former club Nanterre 92. The group—De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Tobias Harris, Harrison Barnes, Carter Bryant and Jordan McLaughlin—practiced together ahead of the 2026-27 NBA campaign. The camp, organized for “a week” according to team officials, marks a rare overseas minicamp for a NBA roster.
Hometown Ties and Future Investment
Wembanyama began his professional career with Nanterre 92 at age 15, a milestone Spurs CEO R.C. Buford recalled from a May 4, 2019 visit to the French club. During the recent trip, Wembanyama helped unveil a refurbished basketball court in his hometown of Nanterre, a suburb west of Paris. Eurohoops reported that the French star, the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, has announced plans to become an investor and minority shareholder in Nanterre 92, signaling a long-term commitment to the organization that launched his career.
Official Spurs Comments
Spurs CEO R.C. Buford explained that the overseas minicamp is part of the club’s broader growth strategy, noting, “They want to grow.” He also said the team’s coaches and players will be together in Paris next week to work with Wembanyama, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the visit. Buford’s remarks highlight the organization’s intent to blend veteran leadership with the development of its marquee rookie.
Verbatim Quote
- “I’m happy to be with you guys here.” — Victor Wembanyama
