There was only one certainty: Victor Wembanyama — the most hyped basketball prospect in two decades — would be selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Whether Wembanyama becomes the face of the league or the next Ralph Sampson, the 7-foot-4 Frenchman will make this one of the most memorable drafts this century.
History will leave out much of what else occurred on draft day, but Wembanyama’s arrival to the NBA is just one of several notable moves made Thursday:
Another Chris Paul trade
