The Spurs academy, Gregg Popovich, the former club of Tony Parker (whose birthday it is!) and Boris Diaw, but also David Robinson and Tim Duncan. If he has always assured that he has no preference for his first NBA franchise, Victor Wembanyama seemed well and truly destined to join the Texas franchise. And fate has decided so, awarding the first choice of the 2023 Draft to San Antonio.
“It’s going to be amazing”, thus explained Peter Holtthe owner of the Spurs, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. “Our future was already bright, now it’s going to be breathtaking. »
The businessman explains that he had a golden key in his pocket to bring him luck. He also joked that he had rubbed it so much that the object had probably changed color at the end of the evening…
“I am convinced that good things happen to good people”continued Peter Holt. “We are surrounded by amazing people trying to serve, help others and build great things. By doing this, we attract extraordinary things. That’s what happened tonight. »
A link already present between the Spurs and France
Because Brian Wright, the team’s GM, leaves no doubt about the use of this first choice…
“People talk about generational talent and only think about talent on the pitch, but it’s so much more than that”explained the Texan leader about Victor Wembanyama. “His ability to be a great teammate, his ability to think about the game, the unique challenges he represents… You see him doing things that you wouldn’t even have imagined possible. There is also his general approach, his professionalism. »
The Spurs are thus already under the spell of the French giant, “unique in many ways. It’s an amazing day. For the franchise. For fans. For the whole organization » continues Brian Wright.
While Victor Wembanyama, whose heart was beating wildly, confided in him his emotion during the ceremony, surrounded by his loved ones, before announcing to Spurs fans of “to be ready”Brian Wright was happy to revive the bond between San Antonio and France.
“We will not need to hire a translator”joked the GM. “We had great French players. What they have meant for basketball in this country and what Victor could mean for basketball in this country and for basketball around the world is exciting. This connectivity is excellent for our organization. I think it will be good for him to fit in with what we put in place. »
