"The future of the NBA" - Spurs fans going nuts after Victor Wembanyama gets drafted No. 1 overall in 2023 NBA Draft

Modified Jun 23, 2023 04:10 GMT

The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama first overall at the 2023 NBA draft. It was a no-brainer selection for the Spurs, as Wembanyama is the most hyped prospect the league has ever seen since LeBron James in 2003.

Wembanyama stands at 7' 5" with shoes and has an insane combination of size, skills and athleticism. He's agile for his size; he can dribble, and he can shoot from beyond the arc. However, his best asset is his length, which makes his defensive potential go through the roof.

As expected, Spurs fans were ecstatic with the selection. They endured four straight losing seasons since 2019, but Wembanyama changes everything. He's the team's third No. 1 pick, after David Robinson in 1987 and Tim Duncan in 1997.

Another Spurs fan went far by saying that Wembanyama could end up being the GOAT:

Several Spurs fans are in disbelief that Gregg Popovich gets to coach another generational big man:

Victor Wembanyama expected to turn Spurs franchise around

The San Antonio Spurs made the NBA playoffs from 1998 to 2019. That changed when the Spurs entered a rebuild, and it paid off four years later. They landed the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft and selected Victor Wembanyama.

The French prospect is expected to turn around the Spurs franchise and take them back to the promised land. Wembanyama will be under the guidance of legendary head coach Gregg Popovich and one of the best organizations in all of American sports.

It also helps that Tony Parker, his compatriot, is a former Spurs player and would be there to help Wembanyama. Tim Duncan will also likely work with him to develop his post skills, though no one can really block his shot due to his length.

Nevertheless, Wembanyama will have to prove that all the hype surrounding him is true. He's in the perfect place to reach his potential, though, and next season will be a very interesting one in San Antonio.

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Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He's been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.

Juan's allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the 'We Believe' era and the rise of Steph Curry.

What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.

The Warriors' victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan's memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis' dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic's performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.

Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.

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