Heading into the draft lottery, every team involved knew what the prize was – Victor Wembanyama. A year of struggles all came down to one moment, and in the end, it was the San Antonio Spurs who came out on top. They followed up their ping-pong ball victory with the easy choice of selecting Wembanayama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Wembanyama has all the tools to become one of the greatest players in the league, and at 7-foot-5, he’s already a freak of nature. The Spurs will look to build around him moving forward, but what was his journey like getting to the league?
The JimmerRange YouTube channel recently took a look at the timeline of Wembanyama’s journey to becoming the first pick in this year’s draft.
As the Spurs look to push forward with Wembanyama at the helm, fans will undoubtedly have huge expectations. And based on his journey, he’s ready for the moment.
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