Victor Wenbanyama expected stardom with first pick in NBA Draft

Victor Wenbanyama is the number one pick. NBA Draft, go San Antonio Expectations are high to become the latest sensation in the basketball world.

NBA commissioner announces selection of 19-year-old from France after months of decision Adam Silver on thursday night Barclays Center Chants of “Wenby!” continued in Brooklyn. Wenby,” from a group of Spurs fans waving autographs from the front row of their seats.

Wenbanyama arrives with much taller height and hype than most #1 picks. At 7-foot-4, he won the French League in his final season in France, leading all players in points, rebounds and blocked shots.

Now that he’s moved to the NBA, he’s probably the best prospect since LeBron James graduated from high school in 2003. Wenbanyama looks perfect for the modern NBA and brings a skill package too vast for one player. Center and guard shooting and ball-handling abilities.

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