By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought
preview.jpg
Victor Wembanyama arrives at Barclays Center before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. - photo by AP Photo/John Minchillo
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are looking to end their four-year playoff drought with the addition of Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs selected the French phenom with the top pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft that was held in New York. There was little to no doubt San Antonio would select Wembanyama, who is listed at 7-foot-4 but says he is 7-3.