San Antonio Spurs Draft French Phenom Victor Wembanyama with First Overall Pick in 2023 NBA Draft

NBA draft live updates: Everything you need to know about 2023 draft

The highly anticipated 2023 NBA draft is finally here. The San Antonio Spurs have had little to think about since they won the NBA draft lottery in May. The Spurs took France center and generational prospect Victor Wembanyama with the top overall pick.

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Victor Wembanyama’s sister breakout star of 2023 NBA Draft

Moments after the San Antonio Spurs selected the French phenom with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday, the 19-year-old Wembanyama was featured on ESPN with his family, including brother Oscar and sister Eve.

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The Madison Leader Gazette

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball’s newest sensation.

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Spurs select French phenom Victor Wembanyama first overall in 2023 NBA Draft

The San Antonio Spurs selected French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. It's the third time San Antonio has had the first overall pick.

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2y ago

Victor Wembanyama, 7-foot-4 Frenchman, taken by the San Antonio Spurs with first pick of NBA Draft

Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.

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2y ago

Spurs ring in new era with Wemby as No. 1 pick

The Victor Wembanyama era has begun in San Antonio, as the Spurs selected the phenom No. 1 overall.

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2y ago

Bettor places wild $60K bet on Victor Wembanyama to go No. 1 overall

It’s all but guaranteed that Victor Wembanyama will be selected No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday night’s 2023 NBA Draft.

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2y ago

France's Victor Wembanyama selected by Spurs with first pick of NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs at the NBA Draft in New York on Thursday, making the highly touted phenom the highest drafted French player in league history.

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2y ago

San Antonio Spurs select French phenom Victor Wembanyama with top pick in 2023 NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the Spurs, is on his way to play for Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich in San Antonio.

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2y ago

3 early San Antonio Spurs trade targets in 2025 NBA offseason

The San Antonio Spurs have built a core around Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. The Spurs missed the playoffs in the 2024 season, finishing 13th in the Western Conference at 34-48. Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach and transitioned to the role of President of Basketball Operations.

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San Antonio Spurs Nab Highly Thought of Prospect in 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. The San Antonio Spurs own two lottery picks in the 2025 draft. Derek Parker chose Rutgers swingman Ace Bailey to join the Spurs in the June draft. The NBA Draft lottery will take place on May 12 in New York City.

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San Antonio Spurs Most Interesting Team to Watch in 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft, loaded with high-level talent, offers hope for teams in the NBA Draft lottery in the coming days. The San Antonio Spurs have the eighth best odds in May's lottery. The Spurs young core has plenty of names to like and will soon get two additional lottery picks.

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama breaks silence on Gregg Popovich stepping down

Victor Wembanyama publicly reflected on Gregg Popovich’s departure on Friday. The San Antonio Spurs center shared his gratitude for Popovich on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Coach, thank you for your wisdom, for your leadership, for the culture you created… But most importantly for being a great and inspiring person,” he wrote.

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Brian Windhorst Names Two Very Interesting Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Destinations

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the third straight season. ESPN's Brian Windhorst names the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets as potential trade destinations for the former MVP. Houston already has a stockpile of picks and young players.

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15h ago

Victor Wembanyama's Heartfelt Message After Major Stephon Castle News

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle has won the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. Victor Wembanyama sent a heartfelt message to his teammate. Castle joins David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only winners in Spurs franchise history. The NBA announced the award on Tuesday.

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