NBA Draft top picks produce epic flops as well as legends

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 21, 2023 9:22 am

New York: French teen giant Victor Wembanyama, considered the greatest NBA prospect since LeBron James two decades ago, has some cautionary tales among players who became top picks in the NBA Draft.

History has proven there are no sure things among those selected first overall, as the versatile 7-foot-4 (2.24 meters) Wembanyama is expected to be on Thursday (Friday in Manila) by the San Antonio Spurs.

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