JUST IN: Spurs select French phenom Victor Wembanyama first overall in 2023 NBA Draft
became the first player selected in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday as San Antonio begins its rebuild following four down seasons. , is the prize jewel of this year’s draft class, tabbed as the next great NBA star. is synonymous with winning," Wembanyama said, according to ESPN."When, on lottery night, when the Spurs got the No.
The 19-year-old immediately makes San Antonio one of the most interesting teams in the NBA, despite the Spurs coming off a season in which they won just 22 games, the least amount of wins for the organization since the 1996-97 season. The expectations for the French star are sky-high, though Wembanyama is not worried about the hype.
Wembanyama is the perfect center for today’s NBA, able to stretch the floor with his shooting while being able to defend the rim and contest shooters. to an NBA championship as a big man who forces defenses to guard him on the perimeter.
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