Wembanyama knew Spurs would win first decide and play in San Antonio: The universe advised me

Victor Wembanyama, the two.21-meter French prodigy, appears to be thrilled that the San Antonio Spurs have been the winners of the Draft Lottery with the No. 1 decide within the 2023 Draft to pick out him.

“There’s a particular relationship between France and the Spurs due to Tony Parker, in fact, and likewise Boris Diaw,” Wembanyama mentioned in remarks to CBS.

“I do know half of France, if not the entire nation, wished the Spurs to have the primary decide. So I used to be watching all people and all people was completely happy, so I used to be completely happy,” acknowledged the 19-year-old referred to as to rewrite NBA historical past with San Antonio.

Wembanyama knew it could occur

Whereas your entire basketball world was expectant in regards to the consequence of the NBA Draft Lottery the one who appears to have been clear in regards to the consequence was Wembanyama himself: “To not brag, however I knew what was going to occur and I really recorded myself saying it this morning on the best way to apply. So sure, the universe advised me. Desires, emotions… it occurs typically, however that is by no means incorrect, it is proper.”

Tony Parker congratulates Wembanyama

One of many individuals who most celebrated the No. 1 decide within the 2023 Draft to pick out Wembanyama was Tony Parker, who owns ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne.

“Sure, he’ll Spurs! I am happy with you,” congratulated the legendary French level guard, who performed 17 seasons for the Spurs profitable 4 NBA rings.