The San Antonio Spurs selected French prospect Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 decide in 2023 NBA draft Thursday night.
The 19-yr-outdated expertise is widely thought of to be the ideal draft prospect to enter the league since LeBron James was tabbed No. 1 by Cleveland back in 2003.
This is the third time that the Spurs have been owned the best all round pick. The past two situations, the club picked Hall of Fame major males David Robinson (1987) and Tim Duncan (1997).
Enjoying for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in France’s best league this earlier season, the phenom averaged 21.6 factors, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3. blocks per game. Boulogne-Levallois achieved the LNB championship series but was swept in the very best-of-five established by Monaco.
Producing his possess San Antonio legacy ⭐
Victor Wembanyama is picked No. 1️⃣ in the 2023 #NBAdraft by the Spurs! pic.twitter.com/VIKE1eBClL
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 23, 2023
The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama is anticipated to move correct into the setting up lineup and instantly increase a San Antonio roster that went 22-60 in 2022-23. The Spurs, who have won 5 championships in their record, are hoping Wembanyama can enable them close a four-year playoff drought.
