The 2023 NBA draft is just under five months away. In this year’s draft, the 7’4″?Victor Wembanyama is projected to be the no.1 overall pick. In light of this, an NBA draft analyst at ESPN, Jonathan Givony, predicted the 19-year-old’s future in the league. Meanwhile, shortly after Givony shared his views, it elicited the fans’ attention and made them reflect on social media.
Currently, Wembanyama plays for the French side Metropolitans 92. However, he is expected to make his NBA debut next season.
Where would Victor Wembanyama play following the 2023 NBA draft?
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Prior to the draft, a lottery is conducted by the league to decide the team that would get the first pick. Therefore, many franchises would have a chance to pick Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA draft.?However, recently, Givony predicted in which franchise the young starlet would end up. According to the NBA draft analyst, as of right now, the 19-year-old prodigy is expected to land with the?Houston Rockets as the no. 1 overall pick. Therefore, if the said prediction goes right, the 7’4″ center would likely form a lethal trio with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in Houston.
The young sensation is currently tearing apart the French basketball league. He is currently averaging 21.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists with the Metropolitans 92.
NBA fans reflect on the latest draft news surrounding Wembanyama
Meanwhile, as soon as Givony made his prediction, it started circulating on the internet. His prediction garnered a lot of attention from the fans. Some of them expressed that the Rockets wouldn’t be a great place to start his NBA career. While other users predicted in which franchise he could end up. A few even questioned how the draft analyst could presume where he ends up as everything is decided with a lottery.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
They would still be absolutely terrible
— jt (@JTenjoyer) February 5, 2023
https://twitter.com/gerrybucketss/status/1622060909001588736?s=20&t=67yAXbkbO4_nQBSLSMtSMg
Keep dreaming.
— 𝔹𝕖𝕩𝕒𝕣 ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕊𝕠𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝔸𝕡𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕝 (@BexarApparel) February 5, 2023
Hopefully he can cover for Jalen’s defense because YIKES
— Richard Hurts (@Dickreports) February 5, 2023
https://twitter.com/bushbee2/status/1622046341294882817?s=20&t=67yAXbkbO4_nQBSLSMtSMg
Rockets are a terrible organization with no player development or veteran leadership. Can’t think of a worse place to start your career
— Holdmybeer (@Holdmyb82369909) February 5, 2023
Hopeful not with their current coaching staff
— perfidia.™ (@_eiht) February 5, 2023
I hope so! That would be a great situation for him.
— Paul K (@childofelelyon_) February 5, 2023
Everyone knows it
— the Antagonist 🪬 (@Antagonist_FK) February 5, 2023
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Lol… the lottery format doesn’t go like that anymore
— HIMmer Fredette (@iblameernesto) February 5, 2023
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What are your thoughts on the prediction made by Jonathan Givony? Do you think Victor Wembanyama will end up in the Rockets? Would that be a good starting point for his NBA career? Let us know in the comments section below.