Wembanyama signs up to play with France in the ‘FIBA Windows’ in August

Summer rest is usually non-negotiable for the big stars of the NBA. After a demanding season in the NBA, those months of disconnection (both mental and physical) are vital to face the next season in the best possible conditions.

Normally, this ‘rule’ is only broken to participate in large international tournaments, as is the case of some Olympicsa World or a Eurobasket.

And this summer, the most ‘highlights’ of the international team match calendar with the calls ‘FIBA Windows’ qualification for the 2027 World Cup.

For this reason, some great European NBA stars, such as Luka Doncic Slovenian point guard for the Lakers, or the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpowho was pending to make his transfer to the Miami Heat official, have preferred to rest this summer.

On the other hand, others like the Serbian Nikola Jokic They already participated in the qualifying matches at the beginning of July. And now, facing the games at the end of August, another shining star from the best league in the world will reinforce his national team.

And according to Maxime Aubin of L’Equipethe French Victor Wembanyama will wear the France jersey in the next FIBA ​​World Cup 2027 qualifiers that will be played in August and in which the French team will receive Slovenia on August 27 and will face Sweden as a visitor on August 30 in the new Group L.

The Spurs center was absent in the previous windows, but France managed a solid 5-1 record in the first phase of the qualifiers.