A Map Mistake at the All-Star: Wembanyama and France

At the NBA All-Star Game held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on February 15, 2026 a projected image of France was shown during Victor Wembanyama’s introduction. The image looked like an older outline and several eastern territories were missing. Alsace and Lorraine were absent from the silhouette, and parts of neighboring countries seemed included. The clip has been widely shared on social media while the game continued, and many French fans noticed the error.

French president Emmanuel Macron posted on X with a joking message that France had not provided the map and he praised Wembanyama. The player’s All-Star performances were strong and he was celebrated in both sports pages and online forums. Although the picture was brief, it has sparked conversations about national symbols and international events. Wembanyama scored 33 points across two All-Star appearances and drew praise for his play. This edition used a new three-team format for the All-Star competition.