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.
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