LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are set to be key figures in the NBA's Christmas Day games, with James making his Christmas debut in 2003, while Wembanyama was born shortly after. This year features a quintupleheader of matchups, including the San Antonio Spurs visiting the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Golden State Warriors.
Wembanyama expressed excitement for his first Christmas game in New York, while James looks forward to competing against Stephen Curry once again. The Christmas games are traditionally a significant draw for basketball fans, coinciding with the NFL's winding regular season.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver noted the growing desire for more players to showcase their talents on Christmas. The Knicks will play their 57th Christmas game, extending their record, while other matchups include the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns.
