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Victor Wembanyama is expected to be the highest-drafted French player ever

Victor Wembanyama’s dominance in the basketball world has left everyone excited about what he could become in the NBA. With his impressive display on the court, the 7’4″ French phenom has taken the international basketball scene by storm. There is no doubt that his prowess has enabled him to forge a name for himself going on to be touted as the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft set for June 22, 2023. If Wembanyama goes first in the draft, he will be the highest-drafted French player ever.

Six players in all have been selected by NBA teams over the last ten years. The NBA’s history has seen the drafting of thirty-four players from French teams. First-round picks included 18 and second-round picks included 16. If Victor were selected first overall in the 2023 NBA draft, he would join the elite group of French internationals to ever reach the first round.

Victor’s fellow countrymen who managed top slots since 2010 include;

Killian Hayes was selected 7th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2020 NBA draft.

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Frank Ntilikina was selected 8th overall by the New York Knicks in the 2017 NBA draft.

Sekou Doumboya was selected 15th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 NBA draft.

Guerschon Yabusele was selected 16th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft.

Kevin Seraphin was selected 17th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2010 NBA draft.

Other notable players who are still active include; Theo Maledon of the Charlotte Hornets, Evan Fournier of the New York Knicks, Nicolas Batum of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

So, what’s it about Victor that makes him go first overall?

One of Wembanyama’s most evident strengths is his height. He towers above the majority of his on-court competitors at 7’4″. He has a height advantage over other players, which makes it simple for him to block shots, collect rebounds, and make dunks. In addition, he is a very talented player with a broad variety of skills. He can make three-point shots from virtually anywhere on the court and is a fantastic shooter, to start with. As a result, defenders must respect his shooting ability and cannot leave him unguarded, making him a deadly attacking threat. He is a dynamic player who can make several contributions, not only as a big man who can shoot. He is a fantastic shot blocker with superb timing and instincts that deems him effective in defence.

Wembanyama has his sights set on playing in the NBA thanks to all of these abilities. He’ll likely be selected first overall in the 2023 NBA draft, according to some analysts. If this occurs, he will surpass players like Tony Parker and Rudy Gobert to become the highest-drafted Frenchman in history.

Although he’ll probably play against stiffer competition in the NBA than he did at the younger level, he’ll still need to get used to a different playing style and a different way of life.
Wembanyama is anticipated to be the highest-drafted French player ever and for all the right reasons and all indications point to him becoming a future superstar. He stands out as a titan on the court and possesses a diverse set of abilities that render him a dangerous and adaptable player.