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Teen Prodigy Victor Wembanyama Will Play For The San Antonio Spurs As Team Wins NBA Draft Lottery, Changing The Balance Of Power In The League

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Victor Wembanyama, the best NBA prospect since at least LeBron James, will likely play for the San Antonio Spurs. The team won the NBA’s closely-watched draft lottery tonight and will, unless something bizarre happens, draft the 7’3″ Frenchman next month.

The news instantly vaults the lowly the San Antonio Spurs into playoff contention. It will also ensure sold out arenas for years to come for the franchise, as well as a vastly-increased national TV presence on TNT, ABC and ESPN.

That latter network’s Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski — a man not given to hyperbole — said before the draft today, “This is the most highly-anticipated player to ever enter the NBA…maybe the greatest prospect in the history of team sports.” The 19-year-old Wembanyama has an eight-foot wingspan and is an outstanding shot-blocker.

He often draws comparisons to perennial All Star Kevin Durant, not just for his willowy frame but for his ability to put the ball on the floor, pass and shoot the 3-ball at his size.

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