Victor Wembanyama, almost universally lauded as the best NBA prospect in 20 years, will be the first European player drafted no. 1 since the Toronto Raptors selected Andrea Bargnani 17 years ago
Not since LeBron James was drafted 20 years ago has there been this much excitement about an NBA prospect – as shown by the crowds eagerly awaiting Frenchman Victor Wembanyama’s arrival in the United States. The 19-year-old, projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NBA draft, landed at Newark International Airport outside New York City on Monday, where he was greeted by fans seeking selfies and autographs.
One Spurs fan has even had Wembanyama’s portrait shaved into the back of his head in anticipation of the player joining his team. Current NBA stars – including James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant – have expressed their excitement at the arrival of Wembanyama, who averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds a game for Metropolitans 92 in France’s LNB Pro A last season.
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