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It is finally time for the 2023 NBA Draft! Over the last several weeks, hundreds of prospects have been putting their skills to the test to prove to the 30 NBA franchises that they have what it takes to play in this league. Now, 58 of them will forever have their lives change when they […]

You can bet the farm that Victor Wembanyama is going to be taken No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in this week’s 2023 NBA Draft. That is virtually done and in the bag. And if there was any glimmer of infinitesimal hope that another team that’s not San Antonio would land Wembanyama, it’s […]

Although it has been prophesied for over a year, Thursday’s NBA Draft will be a special moment for consensus No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. Though, the French phenom is perfectly prepared to handle it, and the colossal pressure and fame that is to follow on this next step of his basketball journey. The future […]

Victor Wembanyama has stated time and again that he’s not really feeling the pressure of being the consensus first-overall pick of the upcoming NBA Draft. The 19-year-old has also declared that he’s not getting bogged down by being called the greatest prospect of all time. While some might misinterpret this as an overconfident kid who […]

The term generational prospect gets thrown out a lot during the NBA Draft. None have achieved the status as far as LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Although, the San Antonio Spurs’ projected first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama is the person that comes the closest to the two. JJ Redick spoke with Victor Wembanyama on the Old […]

The big man is in The Big Apple Tuesday night, and he made sure to drop by and catch a New York Yankees game — but not before throwing the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Of course, we are talking about Victor Wembanyama, who is just a couple of days away from becoming a San […]

The NBA Draft is Thursday and the Charlotte Hornets will be picking second. It is now time to continue our NBA Draft odds series with a No. 2 overall selection prediction and pick. With Victor Wembanya expected to be the top pick in the draft on Thursday, the biggest question is who the Hornets will […]

To say that there’s now a lot of pressure on the shoulders of top NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama would be a complete understatement at this point. After all, some folks have been saying that he’s the best draft prospect since LeBron James. Others have even gone as far as saying that he’s the best-ever […]

All eyes will be on the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night as they look to turn a page in the history books of their franchise by selecting Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. While there’s no denying that the 19-year-old phenom is the ultimate draw of […]

Projected No. 1 overall NBA Draft Pick Victor Wembanyama is in New York City in preparation for the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. While enjoying his time in the Big Apple, Victor Wembanyama will be throwing out the first pitch at the New York Yankees game. We look forward to welcoming @vicw_32 to The Stadium […]

The 2023 NBA Draft remains filled with mystery but if there’s one sure thing everybody can bet on that will a hundred percent going to happen, it’s that Victor Wembanyama is going to the San Antonio Spurs. But the Spurs might also have a trick up their sleeves to secure another high pick, a move […]

The NBA Draft is now just a few days away, which also means that the San Antonio Spurs are on the brink of officially swooping in on Victor Wembanyama. At this point, there’s no doubt that the Spurs are going to take him as the No. 1 overall pick as they look to welcome a […]

Top prospect Victor Wembanyama has arrived in New York ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 19-year-old phenom, who will soon be announced as the San Antonio Spurs’ No. 1 overall pick in the draft, was mobbed by fans in the airport upon his arrival as the Frenchman was given a brief taste of what life […]

The San Antonio Spurs will select sensation Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday, barring a very unlikely circumstance. But what do they have planned after him? ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that the Spurs are “actively exploring” options to have another first-round pick. San Antonio is looking to grab […]

This Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver will be walking across the stage in Barclays Center to officially announce the start of the 2023 NBA Draft, forever changing the lives of the 58 young prospects who get to hear their names called.  In what looks to be a very deep and talented draft class, the San […]

In just a matter of days, Victor Wembanyama will hear his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the first overall by in the 2023 NBA Draft. Set to change the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs for the foreseeable future, Wembanyama has already made headlines after signing a deal with Nike. According to […]

Victor Wembanyama is already becoming a legend to San Antonio Spurs fans. The most anticipated prospect in NBA history already signed autographs with Metropolitans 92 jerseys up until the LNB Finals. Although, a new piece of Spurs memorabilia may have just been gifted to the luckiest fan. The upcoming rookie kept his star-level composure in […]

It looks like Victor Wembanyama is already in love with the San Antonio Spurs and the fanbase even before the team officially drafts him. The consensus no. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft spent a good amount of his Saturday reciprocating the love he has been receiving from the Spurs faithful, even going as […]

Wemba-Mania is in full throttle in Texas, so much so that a San Antonio Spurs fan even got a haircut with Victor Wembanyama’s face as the design. Of course Wembanyama has already seen the now-viral cut, and he couldn’t help but laugh at it. Making things funnier, he also made sure to deflect any responsibility […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick is really high on 2023 NBA Draft prospect and consensus no. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, and for good reason. While speaking on his The Old Man & The Three podcast, Redick compared Wembanyama to Luka Doncic in the aspect that they were both able to thrive in their respective leagues […]

The NBA Draft is not until June 22 and it is absolutely no secret who the No. 1 overall pick will be. Victor Wembanyama has been projected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft for quite some time now. He is considered a generational prospect and head and shoulders above, quite literally and […]

Everyone around the NBA world is excited for Victor Wembanyama to make his NBA debut and the draft hasn’t even happened yet. The projected No. 1 overall pick is being considered a future superstar by all of the experts and analysts. However, we may get to see Wemby before the season begins, as he recently […]

We are less than a week away from the 2023 NBA Draft where the San Antonio Spurs will officially make Victor Wembanyama the No. 1 overall pick. Spurs fans will be pumped to see that Victor Wembanyama is currently the odds on favorite to win Rookie of the Year, followed by Scoot Henderson and Chet […]

In less than a week, Victor Wembanyama will have his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, as the San Antonio Spurs will be selecting him first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. A generational talent, Wembanyama is one of the best draft prospects to ever enter the league and he’s put on a show […]

There’s been speculation that Victor Wembanyama won’t be part of the San Antonio Spurs 2023 NBA Summer League plans. That might not necessarily be the case when it comes to the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. A new report suggests that Wembanyama could join the Spurs for Summer League in Las […]

At 74 years of age, it’s no secret that Gregg Popovich is now in the twilight of his coaching career. As a matter of fact, there has been a lot of talk surrounding his looming retirement for a few years now. However, the San Antonio Spurs head coach is now expected to delay his NBA […]

It would not be surprising at this point if some San Antonio Spurs fans already have Victor Wembanyama posters hanging in their rooms. After all, the French phenom is expected to be the squad’s cornerstone superstar for the foreseeable future. Right now, though, San Antonio supporters will have to wait a bit longer before they […]

For all those NBA teams hoping to make a Victor Wembanyama trade for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have a simple message: No thanks. When the Spurs won the draft lottery, they got the most valuable No. 1 pick since 2003, when LeBron James was on the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22, and the San Antonio Spurs are all but guaranteed to be drafting French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Looking ahead to NBA free agency, the Spurs are targeting Chris Paul and Fred VanVleet as potential guards in a tandem with Wembanyama, reports SpursTalk’s LJ Ellis. “When free […]

In just over a week, 58 different basketball prospects will hear their names called during the 2023 NBA Draft, changing their lives forever. At this point, everyone who has entered the draft is keeping their name right where it is, as the final withdrawal deadline has come and gone.  After a total of 242 players […]

Selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will be the San Antonio Spurs’ biggest move of the offseason. Don’t be surprised if acquiring Chris Paul is second on San Antonio’s list. Whether it happens through a trade or free agency, the Spurs have a strong chance to feature […]

With the NBA Finals coming to an end and the Denver Nuggets claiming their first championship in franchise history, the league’s focus now shifts to the 2023 NBA Draft, which is set to take place on June 22. Victor Wembanyama will be going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, but what the Charlotte Hornets […]

The NBA Finals may come to an end Monday night, but the LNB Finals rage on, with Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 taking on Monaco to decide the champion of France’s LNB Pro A league. And Wembanyama, the soon-to-be No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, just gave San Antonio Spurs fans a little […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft set to take place next week, many teams around the league are still attempting to figure out what this offseason will look like. The idea of certain teams being “buyers” while others turn into “sellers” is still not clear, and the direction of this NBA offseason could very well be […]

The Phoenix Suns have notified Chris Paul that he is going to be waived and will be allowed to hit NBA free agency. There will certainly be plenty of suitors for his services, despite the hall-of-fame point guard being 38-years-old. He didn’t have that great of a season with the Suns so his release makes […]

The San Antonio Spurs have endured their share of struggles over the past couple of seasons. However, things are about to change in San Antonio with the team expected to select Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Even if Wembanyama completely lives up to his lofty expectations, the […]

Victor Wembanyama is expected to be drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Because of this, Wembanyama will most likely make his summer league debut in Sacramento. Although a smaller market, Adam Silver says that it won’t be a concern for the NBA, reports ESPN. “All summer leagues are […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is just over two weeks away. On May 31, several notable collegiate players who were looking to take their talents to the NBA withdrew their names from the draft in order to maintain their college eligibility.  This list of those withdrawing from this year’s draft was highlighted by Purdue’s Zach Edey, […]

Victor Wembanyama, the projected no. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, shared the ultimate endorsement for his Metropolitans 92 teammate Bilal Coulibaly who is also set to get drafted this June. Coulibaly isn’t high on many draft boards–we have him at no. 27, going to the Charlotte Hornets–because he’s not a flashy scorer and […]