Still recovering from the blood clot that ended his 2024-25 NBA season, Victor Wembanyama was unfortunately not going to be a part of the EuroBasket tournament. Featured in this tournament were global superstars such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The tournament is the perfect opportunity for 2024 Olympic Games losers to right the ship and take home a major title.
However, the chance for redemption wasn't so possible for team France playing without their superstar. On September 7th, team France suited up for a match against a Georgia team that did not feature many NBA players.