The NBA announced on Tuesday they are heading back to Paris next season, with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons set to meet in the French capital. That wasn't good news to New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier though, who voiced his displeasure on Twitter:

Fournier, who is from France, clearly wanted to play in his home country instead. The NBA chose the Bulls and Pistons instead of possible the Knicks however because of the history behind both of these organizations as the NBA Europe managing director Ralph Rivera revealed:

ā€œThe Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are two of the most historic franchises in the NBA and feature an exciting mix of rising young players and established All-Stars,ā€Ā NBA Europe and Middle East managing director Ralph Rivera said in a statement. ā€œWelcomingĀ the Bulls and Pistons to Paris for our second regular-season game will be a highlight for fans in France and across Europe, and with Paris hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024, basketball and the NBA are well-positioned for continued growth in France for years to come.ā€

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Fournier meanwhile is coming off a respectable campaign for the Knicks, averaging 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on a 39% clip from downtown. Although he won't be playing in the NBA Paris game, you better believe Fournier will be tuning in.

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