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All eyes on 'game changer' Wembanyama

NEW YORK CITY: A new era for basketball gets under way on Thursday (Friday in Manila) when French prodigy Victor Wembanyama is set to be chosen by the San Antonio Spurs with the top pick in the NBA Draft.

The annual ritual to allocate the top young talent entering the league is often accompanied by a swirl of intrigue over which player is likely to be selected No. 1 overall.