Wambanyama "Duncan is my idol, a dream come true"

 Wembanyama talks about being the No. 1 pick. 메이저사이트주소

 

The San Antonio Spurs selected Frenchman Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Sunday (June 23) at Barclays Center in New York, New York.

 

It was a no-brainer. Wembanyama is a monster at 6-foot-9 with a 224-centimeter wingspan. He can also shoot the three-pointer and handle the ball well. He's already considered an immediate NBA force on defense, using his height to his advantage.

 

San Antonio was lucky to get Wembanyama in the first round. The last time the Spurs had the first overall pick in the draft was 16 years ago in 1997. The Spurs selected Tim Duncan, who went on to become one of the greatest players in San Antonio history, winning five NBA championships.

 

The Spurs are hoping that Wembanyama will be the kind of talent that will change the future of the team, just like Duncan. Wembanyama was well aware of the expectations. "I don't think I could have a better role model than Duncan, and I'm excited to be coached by Gregg Popovich," he said in a post-draft interview. 토토사이트

 

In Duncan, San Antonio now has an all-time great big man in Wembanyama. The question is, can Wembanyama be as big as San Antonio fans hope?

Bill Confirmed to Phoenix ... Forming a formidable BIG3

 The Phoenix Suns are adding to their already formidable BIG3.

 

"According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns have acquired Bradley Beal (guard, 191 cm, 94 kg) in a trade with the Washington Wizards.

 

Phoenix will receive Beal, Isaiah Todd (forward, 206 cm, 99 kg) and Jordan Goodwin (guard, 191 cm, 91 kg). Washington will receive from Phoenix Chris Paul (guard, 6-foot-9, 183 pounds), Landry Shermit (guard, 6-foot-9, 193 pounds), the right to exchange four first-round picks and six second-rounders.

#trade overview

Suns get Bradley Beal, Isaiah Todd, Jordan Goodwin

Wizards get Chris Paul, Landry Shermit, exchange of first-round picks*, six second-round picks^.

* Exchange rights to 2024, 2026, 2028, 2030 first-round picks.

^ 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2030 second-round picks 메이저놀이터

Why the Suns?

Phoenix made the trade as expected. They added Beal while shedding Paul's contract. With Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the roster, the role of point guard is relatively small. Paul is in his mid-30s, and his decline was somewhat evident last season. On top of that, he was sidelined with injuries in some of the biggest games.

 

This would be fine if Paul's contract was worth $18 million per year. But with only $15.8 million of the $30.8 million guaranteed, Phoenix didn't want to part with him. That's how the news of his release came about in the first place. It didn't result in a release, but it was a parting of the ways. Phoenix then finalized the deal with the rebuilding Wizards, who were looking to move on.

 

This gave the Wizards a formidable trio of Durant-Bill-Booker. It's unclear if they'll go their separate ways with DeAndre Ayton, but they've built a formidable force. You could almost call them Team USA. All three came together when they were at the top of their game, and Booker is still a young player in his mid-20s. If Aitken sticks around, they'll be sure to stay high. 토토사이트주소

 

Unlike the other BIG3, they can score from any position and any distance, and they're all in their prime. Durant is a bit of an old man, and he's not immune to injury risk. The same goes for Beal, but with Booker and Eaton, the pressure is off. The core of the team is solid enough to challenge for a championship in the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

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Sangmyung University-Korea University match, moved from July 26 to July 4 at 3 p.m.

 The game between Sangmyung University and Korea University has been postponed from July 26 to July 4.

The Korean Collegiate Basketball Association announced on its website that the game between Sangmyung and KU has been rescheduled.

The game time was changed from 5 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 16, which will remain the same. The game time was moved up by 오래된 토토사이트 two hours to allow for a smoother game as the teams head into their vacation period.

With most of the standings decided, the men's collegiate division has three games left to play. The last game was originally scheduled for the 28th, when Myongji and Yonsei faced off.

With the rescheduling, the match between Sangmyung and Korea University will be the final game of the regular season. July 4 will also be the final day of the women's college division, with Busan University and Ulsan University playing each other.

The reason for the change is that Korea University is short of players. Currently, KU does not have enough players for the U19 Basketball World Cup squad, as well as for the upcoming Universiade squad, which is scheduled to convene on July 26. In the announced roster of the national team, there are injured players and replacements are being selected, and it is reported that additional players from Korea University have been selected, making it difficult to organize the games.

The KUBA had planned to complete all schedules before the Universiade in consideration of the call-up of the national team, but as the training period increased from three to four weeks, it was inevitable to change the schedule.

This is the first time since 2010 that the men's collegiate team has played in July.

Currently, Korea University has clinched the regular season title with 13 wins, while Sangmyung University is in 11th place with 1 win and 12 losses. 메이저사이트

The women's collegiate match between Suwon University and Kangwon National University, scheduled for Aug. 28, has been moved from Suwon to Kangwon.

CP3 To Golden State, curry and one-pot meals!

 Chris Paul is headed to Golden State after being traded to Washington. He'll be joined by Steph Curry, one of the best shooters in the game.

"Washington sends Paul to Golden State for Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, a 2030 first-round pick (with top-20 protection) and a 2027 second-rounder," 안전놀이터 ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on Wednesday.

Paul, who joined Washington from Phoenix in the Bradley Beal trade, is headed to Golden State again. The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, both in need of a point guard, were also interested in Paul, but Washington is believed to be more interested in Golden State's pool card.

Paul is considered one of the unlucky stars to not have a championship ring. With Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green, Golden State is a championship-caliber team. While Green's future in free agency is up in the air, Paul can expect to win his first championship in Golden State. 메이저도메인

Paul, meanwhile, has two years left on his four-year, $12 million contract..

'Greatest talent of all time, surpassing Robinson and Duncan' NBA No. 1 Wembanyama "Greatest moment of my life...I'm going to lead the Spurs to a championship"

 The San Antonio Spurs have acquired the most talent of all time, surpassing Tim Duncan (47).

The 2023 NBA Draft was held on March 23 at the Barclays Center in New York City. With the No. 1 overall pick, San Antonio predictably selected French center Victor Wen-Banyama (19). At 6-foot-9, he is considered one of the greatest talents of all time, with the skill set to score from both inside and outside like Kevin Durant. 토토사이트 순위 No other player in history has ever been able to shoot a step-back 3-pointer so freely from over 220 centimeters.

After being selected first overall, Wembanyama said, "Words can't describe the feeling. This is the best moment of my life. It's a dream come true for a long time. The five minutes waiting for the pick couldn't have been longer. When I shook hands and hugged Adam Silver, it felt real."

San Antonio drafted David "Admiral" Robinson with the first pick in 1987. In 1997, they selected Tim Duncan to start a dynasty once again. With their lucky pick, San Antonio once again succeeded in acquiring the best talent since LeBron James in 2003.  

Wembanyama said, "My message to Spurs fans is 100 percent clear. I'm going to do everything in my power to lead this team to a championship." 토토사이트

One of the greatest coaches of all time, Gregg Popovich, was also motivated to come out of retirement. "Wembanyama has both intellect and emotion. He knows what he's capable of. It's my responsibility to develop him to the expectations that people want. He's a player who doesn't need a lot of advice."

Wembanyama is expected to make his debut at Summer League in Sacramento starting on July 4. "I had a couple phone calls with him, that's all," Popovich said. I'm confident that he'll be able to communicate with the staff that's been teaching him his whole life."

"He's not going to be the next Kobe or LeBron, he's going to be Victor and no one else. That's what we want," Popovich said, marking the birth of a new superstar.

'3x3 Basketball Festival' at Korea's Largest Shopping Mall..."A Splash of Color"

 The venue is as epic as the event itself. A 3x3 basketball festival has begun at Korea's largest shopping mall.

On the 23rd, the main tournament of the 2023 ISU Challenge Festa 3x3 (hereinafter referred to as ISU Challenge Festa) got off to a lively start at Starfield Hanam. The event, which will be held for the first time in four years due to COVID-19, will be held at Starfield Hanam, the largest suburban shopping mall in Korea.

The tournament, an ambitious event organized by ISU Group for purely amateur basketball players, was held in 2019, but was canceled due to COVID-19.

This year's ISU Challenge Festa, which will be held for the first time in four years, will be held at Starfield Hanam, one of Korea's leading shopping malls.

The stadium is located in the middle of the first floor of Starfield Hanam, and the stunning court was completed through the efforts of various stakeholders. The shopping mall street in front of the stadium is crowded with tourists and shoppers, and the left and right sides of the stadium are lined with luxury brand stores and sports stores. Passing shoppers stopped and stared in wonder, some taking photos to record the event.

The combination of the luxurious shopping mall and the stadium with the green court that symbolizes the Isu Group was enough to make me think, "Ah, this is the 3x3 field.

 

As the name suggests, the ISU Challenge Festa is more than just a competition, but a cultural festival where athletes and the general public can mingle. While the preliminary rounds were held at Seongnam Indoor Gymnasium on the 22nd, more exciting and enriching events awaited the participants on the 23rd and 24th, when the main tournament took place. 메이저놀이터

To this end, ISU Group has set up a pop-up booth at the Gomeatrium near the main stadium at Starfield Hanam and has organized a number of promotions for visitors, such as the ISU Draw Challenge and the Free Throw Experience Zone.

 

While the content and outcome of the game are important, the consideration for the players and the audience stands out. For example, if you score 50 points or more in the draw challenge zone, you will receive 1,000 won 메이저토토사이트 in donations. In addition, there will be various events related to basketball, such as the Blind Free Throw Challenge and the Kang Baek-ho Free Throw Challenge, starting at 1 p.m., so there will be no time to get bored.

Meanwhile, the main round of 30 tournament kicked off at 11 a.m. with a match between Masterwok and SUWON.

'King of the Cavaliers' Chris Paul trades to Warriors: "I'm excited to play with Curry"

 Two of the NBA's best point guards will be on the court at the same time.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a trade to acquire Chris Paul from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, a second-round pick in 2027 and a first-round pick in 2030, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Paul, who left Phoenix in the Bradley Beal trade on Nov. 19, found a new team just four days later. 안전놀이터추천

The super-combo of two of the best point guards in the game, Steph Curry and Chris Paul, is now on the same team. "I talked to Curry," Paul told the Charlotte Observer shortly after the trade. I'm really excited to play with him," he said.

With 21,755 career points, Chris Paul ranks third among active guards behind James Harden (24,693) and Russell Westbrook (24,457). However, Paul is no stranger to championships. He led Phoenix to the 2021 Finals, but they were swept by Milwaukee in four games. Curry is fourth with 21,712 points but has four championship rings. 메이저사이트

Paul averaged 13.9 points and 8.9 assists in 59 games last season. Paul may be past his prime, but his game is still top-notch. Paul will be looking for his first championship as Curry's backup in his 19th season.

His trade partner, Jordan Poole, has been embroiled in a feud with the Warriors after being beaten up by Draymond Green. Poole had a career-high season last season with 20.4 points and 4.5 assists per game.

'Ultra-talented' Wembanyama becomes NBA's No. 1 draft pick...the highest-profile prospect since LeBron James

 France's Victor Wembanyama (19, 224 cm), considered an "ultra-exceptional talent," has been selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

Not since LeBron James has a talent been so highly anticipated. Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on Wednesday (June 23).

Wembanyama, born in 2004, is considered a versatile player who can play both inside and outside despite his 6-foot-9 frame. His athleticism and ability to dribble the ball, as well as his ability to shoot the ball, make him a very versatile player. He"s the most highly regarded player since LeBron James entered the NBA Draft in 2003.

In fact, Wembanyama has a wingspan of 244 centimeters (the length of his arms at his sides), which makes him one of the biggest centers of all time, but he also has the ability to shoot from outside and solve problems. In fact, in his final season in the French league, Wembanyama led the league in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots.

With the No. 1 overall pick in the draft lottery, San Antonio didn't waste any time in selecting the "big man talent of the century. It's the most anticipated big man selection in San Antonio franchise history since Tim Duncan was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 draft.

Wembanyama, who took the stage wearing a San Antonio Spurs hat shortly after the pick, said, "Words can't describe (how I feel) right now. It's the best night of my life," he said, adding, "I've been dreaming of being No. 1 for a long time and it's come true. It's amazing what has happened. I'm going to cry a little bit," he said. Wembanyama also showed tears as he hugged his siblings.

Wembanyama's meeting with San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich, one of the NBA's most iconic figures, will also be of interest. 안전놀이터

"It's not LeBron James, it's not Tim Duncan, it's not Kobe Bryant, it's not anybody else," Popovich told ESPN, referring to Wembanyama alongside the NBA's all-time greats and hinting that he could be the greatest player of all time. 안전사이트

Popovich has led San Antonio to five Finals titles with Duncan, who is arguably the best big man in the franchise's history. He's the perfect fit for Wemba to develop and allow his talents to blossom.

"He's got a great temperament, but he's also got an intellectual and emotional side to him," Popovich said, adding that Wambanyama has all the qualities to be a good player mentally in addition to physically.

Women's basketball to play New Zealand in Asia Cup first round on Saturday...qualify for Olympic Games in quarterfinals

 The Korean National Women's Basketball Team, led by head coach Chung Sun-min, will compete in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Australia.

The tournament, which runs from June 26-July 2 in Sydney, Australia, will also serve as the Women's Basketball Regional Qualifier for the Paris Olympics. The top four finishers will qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

South Korea, ranked 12th in the world, is in Group A alongside China (2nd), New Zealand (29th) and Lebanon (44th).

The team, which is aiming for a top-four finish, convened at the Jincheon Athletes' Village in North Chungcheong Province in the middle of last month to warm up. 해외안전놀이터 추천

 

Earlier this month, the team played two away trials against Latvia. Although the team lost both times by large margins, Park Ji-soo (Cheongju KB) was the only consolation for the poor scoring performance.

After completing both domestic and international training, the team departed for Sydney, Australia, on the 22nd through Incheon Airport.

The team will have a final training session to adjust to the jet lag before taking on New Zealand in the first game at 10 a.m. on the 26th.

Korean women's basketball has seen its international competitiveness decline since winning a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and reaching the quarterfinals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

In the Asia Cup, the team hasn't finished at the top since winning the title in 2007. They reached the final in 2013, but finished runners-up to Japan, and have finished fourth in the last three editions of the tournament.

This year's tournament will be no different, 토토사이트 with teams ranked higher than Korea, including China, Australia (3rd), and Japan (12th).

Korea will be counting on Park Ji-soo, who returned to the national team after a year-long absence due to panic disorder, and Kim Dan-bi (Asan Woori Bank), the reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022-23 Korean Women's Basketball League (WKBL).

The team also has a good mix of younger players, including Park Ji-hyun, who helped Woori Bank win the title last season, and Lee So-hee and Jin-an, who led the underdog Busan BNK to the runner-up spot.

Former black belt defeats Master Wook in a thriller

 Black Label, whose members are all former players, got off to a fresh start.

On May 20 at 8 p.m., the team won the first round of the 2023 MG New Village Money Insurance ONE HOOP Basketball League against Masterwok at the Myungfilm Art Center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Lee Hyun-seung (26 points) led the offense from inside and out, while Song Chang-moo and Ha Do-hyun combined for 32 points.

 

Master Wook paced Gangnam-gu (37 points), but the team couldn't overcome the rebounding disadvantage and late-game fatigue and fell to their knees. 

The One Hoop Basketball League is a new format that has not been seen in previous basketball tournaments. It consists of 2-on-2 and 1-on-1 games in addition to 3-on-3, which is the representative format of street basketball, so that you can feel the different fun of basketball through diversity.

The game is played on a point system, with 메이저놀이터 추천 3 points awarded for 2on2, 2 points awarded for 1on1, and 5 points awarded for 3on3. Losers are awarded one point each. One additional point is awarded for winning all matches.

Under these rules, Black Label easily defeated Masterwok 11-3. With a lineup of former players (Kim Jun-seong, Byun Ki-hoon, Lee Hyun-seung, Song Chang-mu, and Ha Do-hyun), Black Label was able to easily secure their first win.

The first game started with 2-on-2. Song Chang-mu scored back-to-back goals to give Black Label a 4-0 lead. Master Wook then brought Gangnam-gu to the forefront. The team was in peak shooting form from the start of the game, scoring 16 points, including four three-pointers.

After losing the lead due to their inability to contain Gangnam, Black Label turned the tide again at the start of the second half with the help of Lee Hyun-seung. In the ensuing showdown between Lee Hyun-seung and Gangnam-gu, Black Label won 23-19 with Ha Do-hyun's supportive shooting.

In the second 1-on-1, Black Label's Kim Jun-sung dominated. He scored the first point with a quick breakthrough and then followed it up with a series of kills to secure the victory for his team. MasterWook, on the other hand, was unable to utilize his strength and suffered a defeat.

The final 3-on-3 game was played with 3 minutes and 4 seconds remaining. After a three-pointer by Lee Hyun-seung, BlackLabel went on an 8-0 run, with points from Ha Do-hyun and Kim Jun-sung. After a shaky start, Masterwok started a late comeback with seven straight points from Ji Jong-hyun to close the gap. 메이저놀이터

Black Label went into halftime with a 21-15 lead. Masterwok continued to chip away at the opponent's lead as Ji-Jong-hyun and Gangnam-gu activated their scoring arsenal. At the end of the third quarter, Ji Jong-hyun drew a U-foul against Song Chang-mu and made both free throws, and Gangnam-gu also hit one to bring the score to 31-32, but the goddess of victory was on Black Label's side. In the fourth quarter, Song Chang-moo's dominance under the basket allowed Black Label to pull away again, and Kim Jun-sung's three-pointer just before the end of the game put the game out of reach at 43-35.

Golden State sends off Jordan Poole, acquires Chris Paul

 The Golden State Warriors are putting everything on the line to win a championship.

 

"According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State is acquiring Chris Paul (guard, 183 cm, 79 kg) in a trade with the Washington Wizards.

 

In exchange for Paul, Golden State is sending Jordan Poole (guard, 193 cm, 88 kg), Ryan Hollins (guard, 191 cm, 82 kg), a 2030 first-rounder (with a protected 20th pick), and a 2027 second-rounder.

# Trade Overview

Dubs get Chris Paul

Wizards get Jordan Poole, Ryan Hollins, 2030 first-rounder (protecting the 20th pick), 2027 second-rounder

Why the Warriors.

Golden State got Paul and no one else. They brought in a player who had a reputation as one of the best point guards in the game, but has faltered this season. They got Paul to play alongside Steph Curry. On the flip side, Paul will have to accept a bench role. He could be a starter, but his defense isn't the same as it was in his prime, and it's important to see how he fits into Golden State's offense.

 

Instead of bringing back Paul, they sent out Poole. He clashed with Draymond Green in the buildup to last season, and now he's at a crossroads. The fact that Golden State brought Paul back means that both Paul and Poole are worth less in the marketplace than they were a year ago due to their poor playoff performances.

 

With Green expected to re-sign, Golden State decided to shed Poole's contract. Even before the trade, their combined payroll for the upcoming 2023-2024 season was over $200 million. Last season's total also topped $190 million, but this time it's a different story. That's because the labor agreement signed this spring has placed new constraints on the big-spending team.

 

With the addition of a second apron, Golden State's financial management became even more challenging. Nevertheless, they decided to be more aggressive in their championship pursuits. In fact, it gave them the opportunity to dispose of the pool. They traded Poole's long-term contract, which was up for renewal next season, for Paul's short-term deal. Paul will make $30.8 million next season, but his salary for the 2024-2025 season is not guaranteed.

 

For now, it's not a huge increase in spending. They also made the trade because they might not have Paul after next season. It doesn't change the amount of money we spend next season, but it could be lower after next season. If they're happy with Paul's performance, they can keep him, and if they're not, they can part ways. 메이저사이트

 

Paul started 59 games for Phoenix last season. In 32 minutes per game, he posted 13.9 points (.440 .375 .831), 4.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.5 steals. It was the fourth consecutive season in which his scoring average dropped, beginning with the 2019-2020 season. He remained solid in his late 30s, but averaged just 12.4 points in 35.7 minutes in seven games in the playoffs and couldn't avoid a trade.

 

Golden State is expected to bring Paul off the bench. Golden State has a solid frontcourt of Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson behind Curry and Green, 메이저사이트주소 which means Paul will be coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. He'll be playing on Curry's team, the same team that consistently competed with him in the 2010s, and he'll have to back him up.

Why the Wizards?

After sending Bradley Beal to Phoenix, Washington made another meaningful trade. They didn't get a full first-round pick in Beal, but they did get four first-rounders and a first-rounder in Polo. Not only that, but they got Poole, who can serve as an immediate starter, and set the stage for a rebuild.

 

Poole is a talent that can lead the offense. There are question marks on defense, but expect him to play a bigger role in a rebuilding Washington. The Wizards sent Kristaps Porzingis to Boston and brought back Tyreese Jones, giving them a deep backcourt. Even if Poole is only a shadow of his regular-season self, he'll be successful.

 

Poole started 82 games for Golden State last season, 43 of them as a starter. He averaged 20.4 points (.430 .336 .870), 2.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 30 minutes. He's gotten better every year since entering the NBA. Last season, he averaged 20 points for the first time in his career despite bouncing between the starting lineup and the bench.

 

However, unlike the previous year, his value plummeted as he struggled in the playoffs. What's more, his contract extension (four years, $128 million) kicks in next season, and he'll be making about $28.7 million next season alone. In sending Paul away, Washington gets a leading scorer who will be with them for at least four seasons. Now in his early-to-mid-20s, he's a primary rebuilding piece.

 

Add Hollins to the mix, as he reached the big leagues via the 2022 draft. He was selected by Golden State with the 14th pick in the second round. In 12 games last season, he averaged 1.9 points (.350 .333 1.000) and one rebound in 5.2 minutes per game. He's now in his 20s. Expect him to get some more opportunities in Washington. His contract is guaranteed through next season, and his salary for the 2024-2025 season is not guaranteed.

 

Hollins is expected to play behind Jones and Monte Morris. Washington ultimately shed Beal and Porzingis' contracts and received Pool and multiple expiring contracts (Gallinari, Muscala). In addition, Hollins can opt out of his contract after next season. They've cleared a lot of salary cap space and set themselves up nicely for the future.