NEW YORK — It's official. Victor Wembanyama is heading to San Antonio and joining Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs. The 7-foot-4 French phenom is the best prospect to hit the NBA since LeBron James 20 years ago. The Spurs have been planning for Wembanyama's arrival since May 16 when it was revealed they would get the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft for the third time in franchise history.
brought tremendous success to the organization. First, it was David Robinson in 1987 and then Tim Duncan 10 years later. All five of the franchise's NBA championships were won with either Robinson or Duncan, with the duo winning two together. Both are Hall of Famers and were part of the league's 75th anniversary team.
Wembanyama led all players in the French LNB Pro A league in points , rebounds and blocks per game and was named the league MVP. His team, Metropolitans 92, made the LNB Pro A Finals where they were swept by Monaco justWembanyama has exceeded every expectation that has been put on him since he hit the scene at a young age. At just 14 years old, Wembanyama helped France’s JSF Nanterre U18 team become the French League runner-up, despite being three years younger than most of the players.
During his last year in France, Wembanyama made every player around him better, no matter what the rotation was. He has the tools offensively to spread the floor and draw the double-team and the size to find the open teammate when the defense collapses. Johnson led the Spurs in points last season with 22 points per game and Wembanyama will join 6-11 forward Zach Collins in the frontcourt, adding much-needed length and rim protection in the lane.
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