The San Antonio Spurs surprised few Thursday night, selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
Wembanyama officially holding up a Spurs jersey at the Barclays Center marked the end of a year-long saga of teams vying for his services and jockeying for draft position. The 19-year-old French prospect has been widely regarded as one of the most exciting players to ever enter the draft.
The sports world took to social media to share their reactions:
San Antonio makes it official
Fellow French big Rudy Gobert offers congrats
Well wishes from Wembanyama’s squad in France
Spurs great Ginobili welcomes Wembanyama to San Antonio
