In the upcoming year, Victor Wembanyama is considered the favorite for the first pick. The Frenchman speaks about his future in the NBA and acknowledges that he sees it that way.
Wembanyama stated at the media day for Metropolitans 92, his new team, “The interesting thing is to find an organization that takes time for the project and the players.” “Sometimes it’s better to pick number two, three, or twenty if it means your career will proceed more favorably.”
When his name is called out as the first in the Draft 2023, it would also serve as a validation of his work for the Frenchman.
I am unsure if this has anything to do with Stolz, but something tells me that I should be the first pick.
Wembanyama is regarded as a century talent who, while being 2,24 meters tall, moves incredibly fluidly, is a magnificent shot-blocker, and also possesses the skills of a guard. Here, you can view a portrait of Victor Wembanyama. However, similar to Chet Holmgren, who was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the second pick in the 2022 draught, there are concerns about the 18-year-old’s weight of under 100 kilograms.
Wembanyama sees it differently:
“Establishing my draught position is important to me. This is more important to me than taking the risk of gaining 15 kilograms. Naturally, I want to get stronger, but the NBA remains the end goal.” The teenager had previously struggled with minor injuries frequently; as a result, among other things, he missed the EuroBasket.
It was kept under wraps what exactly the issue was.
The youngster argued, “I had no serious injury.” “That causes me no concern. I am aware that the NBA has the best medical care, which is far superior to that of Europe. There is no cause for concern.”
Wembanyama will initially play in France for another successful season. The center was still playing for ASVEL in the EuroLeague last season until making an unexpected switch to Metropolitans 92 this summer. Wembanyama averaged 17.4 minutes per game in 33 games in the EuroLeague and the French League while putting up 7.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks with field goal percentages of 41.5% and a three-point percentage of 27.5%.