Victor Wembanyama's Spurs jersey matches his draft position.
"In probably a couple of hours, I learned more about the NBA than in my whole life before. It's so comforting to see the people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people and generous.
Wembanyama went on to say that Duncan told him that he received a similar welcome in San Antonio from Robinson and Sean Elliot when he arrived as the No. 1 pick in 1997. Duncan went on to win five NBA championships with the Spurs, two of them alongside Robinson.
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