2023-05-09 18:15:00
Next May 16 will mark the date of the long-awaited NBA Lottery, where the teams will know the order of selection during the Draft at the end of June at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It will be on this occasion that Victor Wembanyama, the young French nugget, will discover his next destination in the NBA. An overview of the possible destinations of Wemby.
-THE Detroit Pistons have had tough seasons in recent years, but they could benefit from a massive influx by drafting Victor Wembanyama, one of the most promising players in the world. With a 14% chance of winning the 2023 draft lottery, the Pistons have a chance of getting their hands on the young French prodigy.
If Wembanyama joins the Pistons, he would find a compatriot in the person of Killian Hayes (21), who was also drafted in 7th position by the team in 2020. The Pistons are also lucky to have a former first choice of the draft in 2021, in the person of Cade Cunningham. With Cunningham by his side, Wembanyama could benefit from precise passing and the space to shine on the pitch.
-THE Houston Rockets also have a chance of winning the 2023 draft lottery, with a 14% probability. This team is very young, and recently appointed Ime Udoka as their coach for next season. If Victor Wembanyama joins the Rockets, he’ll be surrounded by a roster that’s full of promise but will also require hard work to reach his full potential.
The Rockets already have some raw talent within them, like Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Kevin Porter Jr and Jabari Smith Jr. If Wembanyama makes the team, he will join a group of talented young players looking to make it big in the NBA. . However, it is important to note that this team is still in the construction phase and that adjustments will be necessary to allow each of the players to express themselves fully.
-THE san antonio spurs also have a 14% chance of winning the 2023 draft lottery, which would give them the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama. The pick would no doubt be popular with French fans, due to links with club icon Tony Parker. Spurs already have a group of promising young talents, with the likes of Keldon Johnso, Devin Vassello, Poland’s Jeremy Sochan. If Wembanyama joins the team, he will be surrounded by young and ambitious teammates looking to make it big in the NBA.
But the real attraction for Wembanyama to join Spurs is arguably the presence of Gregg Popovich on the bench. Popovich is considered one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, with five league titles under his belt. By working with Popovich, Wembanyama would have the opportunity to receive a quality apprenticeship, which could prepare him for a successful career in the NBA.
Of course, it’s important to note that Spurs are a team in transition. The dynasty of Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili is over, and Spurs are now looking to rebuild their squad around promising young talent. If Wembanyama joins Spurs he will be a key part of that transition, helping to build a competitive team for years to come.
-THE Charlotte Hornets have a 12.5% chance of winning the 2023 draft lottery. If that happens, he could play alongside LaMelo Ball, an ultra-spectacular point guard whose qualities are very popular with NBA fans. However, the Hornets have struggled to develop their young talents in recent years and build a strong team around them. That said, Wembanyama would undeniably bring great potential to the team, thanks to his impressive size and stature, mobility, and ability to play up and down the pitch.
If the Hornets are successful in developing Wembanyama, they could have a dominant player for years to come who can carry the team and help build it, forming an incredible pair with Ball. But much of that will depend on how well the team manages to support and maximize the potential of their young players.
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– THE Portland Trail Blazers have a 10.5% chance of winning the 2023 draft lottery, and having the opportunity to bring in Victor Wembanyama and pair him with their undisputed star, Damian Lillard. The 32-year-old playmaker is still at the top of his game and could serve as a mentor to the young French interior. Together, they could form a formidable duo and lead the Blazers to the playoffs in Wembanyama’s first year in the league.
However, the Blazers have struggled in recent seasons to reach their potential despite the presence of Damian Lillard, largely due to their lack of squad depth. To succeed, they will need to build a competitive team around their two stars and support their development. Wembanyama would bring a physical and athletic dimension that could help the Blazers compete with the best teams in the league and requalify the franchise in the playoffs.
These other nine clubs have lower odds of winning the lottery, but they still have a chance of picking Victor Wembanyama. The Orlando Magic have two top-10 selections, with odds of 9% respectively, giving them some leeway to try to add young talent to their roster. THE Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards also have a small chance of drafting Victor Wembanyama, with odds of 6.8% and 6.7% respectively.
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Victor Wembanyama on his goals
“I want to build something that will be remembered one day. But it’s mostly about building every day, adding little piece by little piece to the edifice every day. That’s how you build something big. … pic.twitter.com/wbKDBKgBhc
— Basket-Infos (@Basket_Infos) May 8, 2023