San Antonio Spurs NBA Draft Picks 2023: Full list of players drafted by the team
The 2023 NBA draft looks to be a fruitful opportunity for the San Antonio Spurs to rebuild. With a total of three picks in the draft, we take a look at the players they drafted on Thursday night.
The Spurs were one of the poorest-performing teams in the NBA last season, giving them a clear opportunity to receive a lottery pick.
This certainly paid off as the Spurs ended up with the No. 1 pick in a year that was headlined by one of the most sought-after talents in NBA history. As a team that has committed to building through the draft, this was the ideal situation for them.
With the first pick in the 2023 draft, the Spurs unsurprisingly selected Victor Wembanyama from French team Metropolitans 92. This was practically a no-brainer. While considering the hype surrounding Wemby and the success San Antonio has had with drafting big men in the past, the Spurs didn't shock anyone.
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With the 33rd pick, the Spurs ended up drafting G League Ignite forward Leonard Miller. Meanwhile, with the No. 44 pick, the Spurs selected G League Ignite guard Sidy Cissoko.
However, the Spurs traded the No. 33 pick in the second round to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, they have received two future second-rounders as per Adrian Wojnarowski.
How have the San Antonio Spurs fared in the 2023 NBA draft?
It goes without saying that the San Antonio Spurs have fared tremendously well in the draft. By drafting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs could not have done a whole lot better.
Wembanyama is by far the most interesting prospect the NBA has seen in a long time. Standing at 7-foot-5 tall, the Frenchman boasts the athleticism and skillset of a guard. With virtually no comparisons across NBA history, he has the potential to be something special.
To say that the Spurs will be champions next year itself is a bit of a farfetched notion. However, it goes without saying that San Antonio will be an exciting team to follow in the upcoming years.