How Wembanyama reacted to Spurs successful 1st decide of 2023 NBA Draft

It’s just about unattainable to argue that Victor Wembanyama will not be the primary decide of the 2023 NBA Draft. A lot so, the Frenchman held an all-out NBA Draft watch celebration simply to observe Lottery day. And the fortunate crew to take the 7-foot-5 (with sneakers on) basketball unicorn is the San Antonio Spurs. Wemby, in the meantime, didn’t conceal his emotions relating to turning into a Spur.

When the Charlotte Hornets had been awarded the 2nd decide of the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama and his household knew the place their dwelling can be for the 2023-24 season: San Antonio.

Wembanyama will observe Tony Parker’s footsteps

The 19-year-old spent two seasons enjoying for LDLC ASVEL, owned by French NBA legend Tony Parker. Destiny would have it for Victor Wembanyama to now be heading to San Antonio, the place Parker spent 17 years (2001-2018) of his illustrious NBA profession.

When the Spurs had been awarded the primary decide, Wemby smiled, clapped and bowed his head. He then stood up and obtained applause from all these current.

‘Bienvenue Wembanyama’: followers in San Antonio went loopy

Whereas Charlotte followers had been distraught and never successful the highest decide of the Draft, supporters in San Antonio had been elated. Movies emerged throughout social media of Texan bars celebrating like they’d simply received a championship.

Wembanyama sweepstakes apart, Spurs followers have good cause to be joyful. Their previous two number-one picks turned Corridor-of-Famers: David Robinson (1987) and Tim Duncan (1997).