Victor Wembanyama declares for 2023 NBA draft + Woj's latest on Nick Nurse, Ja Morant | NBA Today
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2023
- Projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick and basketball phenom, Victor Wembanyama, makes his American television interview debut on NBA Today with Malika Andrews to officially announce his declaration for the 2023 NBA Draft. Then, Adrian Wojnarowski joins to deliver the latest on Nick Nurse being fired from the Toronto Raptors, Ja Morant's availability and more.
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Wishing this kid nothing but the best, stays healthy and have a nice long hall of fame career.
I'm a little scared for him. Tall dudes are so prone to injury. I hope he's the next Kevin Durant and not the next Greg Oden.
@@Mitsuho629so he should go number 2
@@Ricky-oz4ic stupid lol
Hof
Sad that anything less than this and he will be considered a dissapointment
He speaks so well, it’s not his first language either. He is absolute class and wish him a great career
Speaks so well! Compliment given exclusively to black folks.. stop it already
Most Europeans speak like at least 2 languages I heard
@@Camefromnone yea but we Frenches are in the top 3 worst english speakers in Europe lol
@@fabtech0771 ohh I see why is that? Does it come from the fact y’all countries have been like rivals since forever ?
@@Camefromnone nah it's just that the English language is pretty much absent of our educational system
This guy will be the future face of the NBA. Such a humble young man but is going to take the association by storm. I give him 3-5 years before he’s competing consistently for the chip.
only 3 players have won nba champions from being number one in the draft.
@@luishernandezzzz what are u talking about 😂
@@luishernandezzzz bron, hakeem, kareem, larry bird (yes if you are drafted 1 year before you join the leauge you are even more than a nr. 1 pick) Kyrie, wiggins... the list goes on...
in what world are you living?
@@luishernandezzzz How that doesn’t even make sense Tim Duncan and David Robinson already 2 and Lebron and Kyrie 2 more😂
Anything can happen. Hopefully he stays healthy and progresses
I’m a Laker fan, understand there’s absolutely zero chance we will have him, but I don’t think I’ve been so excited about a new player as much as I am Victor. I don’t care what team gets him, I’m rooting for his success all the way. 💯💪
Anyone but Houston or Orlando...ANYONE!
@@DLA. imagine okc gets lucky and get him lol have poku at the 3 chet at the 4 wemby at the 5 lmfao triple twig of doom
@@DLA. they would be scary in Orlando with Wemby, Paolo, Franz, and Wendell Carter, Fultz
That would easily be the best or 2nd best young core alongside OKC
@ THREE SIXES AND NINES: Go eat a Dalai Lama tongue taco, you lame.
@@DLA. no pistons either
Wishing this kid good health!! let's see what he can do against the best competition.
Humble kid. Hope he gets to play for Gregg Popovich down in SA. That would be 🔥
same, god forbid he ends up in Detroit
@@GreatestManAlive lmfao. Tbh though, he’d make any team significantly better. I’d love to see him in San Antonio or Charlotte with Lamelo Ball. They could be magic and kareem 2.0
Pop retiring after this year
@@GreatestManAlive if he goes to detriot he'll be the matt stafford of the nba
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It’s all about where he goes. If he goes to Houston, it’ll be a rough go. Those dudes may not pass him the ball. In San Antonio, Pop will fully develop him before he retires. This is the first time I think they should fix the lottery for the Spurs
He's going to Charlotte
Detroit has the best play makers to get him the ball Cade and ivy played Pg this year forcing him to learn how to pass
@@richbrokeboy7892 Detroit is a sound choice for him.
@@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381 no one knows yet, but good luck to them
@@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381 if he is going to hornet lamelo career would be saved
I hope he stays injury free & reaches his full potential cuz sky is the limit for this kid.
I think going to the spurs can maximize his potential as a player. Their player development is the best of the best, and they are known for a winning culture. One of the best big men of all time in Tim Duncan is close with the organization. Also, Greg Popivich, the greatest NBA coach of all time, will likely coach longer because of Victor. If he goes there, he can be the face of the league, like a giannis or Jokic who aren't from the biggest markets but are still wildly known (and popular).
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I agree with everything but the pop take. He’s great but how could he be the goat coach?
@@Stimmy_2_raw723 He didn't miss the playoffs for 20 straight years. He has 5 rings with 1 team. He consistently brought the most out of random players and the stars, and developed players extremely well even extending their careers. This year the organization decided that it needed to tank (talent acquisition) to have any chance of competing again, but even now the player deveopment has been amazing. Pops teams always over-achieved especially when you look at the talent on the rosters. In total no other coach in NBA history has the winning numbers like Pop, along with the record for player development, combined with overachiving.
@@thatguyjoe3649 out of those 20 years you talking about, he had the same core with manu, Tim, Parker, for the majority of them. Didn’t have to deal with starts leaving.
@@thatguyjoe3649 I respect your opinion I just don’t agree
Literally every team's fans are rooting for this kid lol, regardless of if they get him or not people are just stoked to watch this kid in the NBA
Wow, he is declaring for the draft, is shocking 😅
😂😂😅 That's what I thought... I'm absolutely stunned.
As a fan of basketball and the NBA, I REALLY hope kid stays healthy. No matter what team he plays for
Good luck Victor , may your work ethic towards staying healthy stay strong under the pressure and wish you all the luck in the world. The world eagerly awaits your arrival.
I love what you said. So healthy and positive!
a gift from the basketball Gods
I think this kid is a legit future Hall of Famer, and not a future hype-turned-bust. Looking forward to seeing Victor do his thing in the NBA! I know that our odds aren't good, but hopefully the Chicago Bulls get that #1 lottery pick!
He doesn't need that pressure. Someone his size only has to worry about one thing, his health, specifically his feet. The sky is the limit for this kid, god willing.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
bro hes the best prospect in nba history. its not a prediction to say hes hall of fame. the kid is a unicorn. hes one of the best prospects in any sport ever.
@@optimalpowersimracing6625 what r yall talkin about. pressure? his feet? hes going to be a star like ohtani. god willing? nba comment sections wild af in 2023
If his legs can stay healthy he will make it
3:05 was really GIANNIS esqcue, Giannis did that same exact thing in the finals. Greek freak and the French freak !!
I'm so pumped to watch this kid play in the NBA.
Hey Victor nice interview. Just word of advice. Don’t talk too too much with the media. That will make you have a long and successful career in the NBA
Cool cant wait to see him play🔥💪🏀
Cant wait to watch him in the NBA! Good luck Victor!
Not an OKC fan but I would like to see triple poles on the court and see how it goes.
I can’t wait to see him play in the nba
He'll have some flashes of his potential, but he's not NBA ready to dominate yet. Seen some of his games with Metropolitans 92, he can still be bullied since his body hasn't fully developed. Most great players near his age don't come out the gate hot, with the exception being Bron. It will take time for him to develop
Wow! That block was ridiculous😳
He’s great I pray he stays healthy 🙏🏾
Canit wait to see this young man play wherever he gets drafted.
I don’t know why but something tells me he is gonna be a top 10 pick.
Top 1 pick lol
He is a 1st dafuq are u on about😂
Obviously
I don't know man.. id consider it lucky if he even gets picked 1st round
Lottery pick if lucky
Welcome to Detroit!!!!!
I really want to see him stay healthy and have a long career. Seems like a good kid. Keep it up young man!
Let's get it!
Man imagine the blazers and the revival of Dame's career. That would be legendary.
Dame, shaedon, wemby 🔥🔥🔥
Definitely not making no noise 😂😂😂😂😂
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... BLAZZER AND CENTER INJURY... donot wish evil on this man
Wow with that squad they might take the next step and reach 35-47 🔥
@@NotGoodAtFantssy 😂😂😂😂😂 chill....
Those tow plays was unbelievable definitely something never seen.
Hopefully he goes to a team that knows what they're doing. Some teams just fumble their picks.
Wow I didn't expect his English to be so good! He's very well spoken, can't wait to see him ball in the league
My English is very good too 🙄
@@tomsriver2838 I didn’t ask you
@@lezzyy1165 My english is great as well! 🤣
He’s been aiming to go to the NBA for a few years now. And Europeans go pro much earlier. Likely, had tutors.
@@HKim0072 plus he always has few US ballers in his rosters the last 3 years so it helped
Happy for the kid 🎉 chase your dreams young man life goes by quick
I hope the spurs get him he deserves a good organization, it will definitely keep coach pop
Lol the reason they tanked from the beginning of the season.. Imagine if they tanked for nothing 😂😂😂
Coach Pop is not good 😂
@@truthteller1436 you definitely don’t know basketball 😂😂
@@truthteller1436is the best, you don't know basketball
@@oth3we’s the not the best coach ever but he’s top 3 at least
Rooting for him 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
yessir, can't wait to see him in the league next season
Stay Health, Stay Humble. ❤❤
Welcome to Detroit young fella! Come get your Buffs 🤓
Wembiveyham is real man
San Antonio. Proven success
Wow what a surprise.. never see it coming
Victor just stay healthy man and you'll be great
The team that gets to draft Victor would be very lucky. He’s incredibly talented and a good guy by nature. Tim Duncan with KD’s talent.
There’s no doubt in my mind he’ll be a star player for whoever he chooses to play for but I’m simply hoping his body holds up.
I hope San Antonio gets him man. They are great at developing players, they have a young roster and they could develop to some great players with Coach Pop.
Coach Pop is gonna retire soon
Let’s GOOOOO Victor!! Stay healthy :)
Let’s go !
I hope he will push it to the limit because he's in it to win it.
Really hope he goes to a franchise that hasnt had much success at all and turns them around into a contender. He will be difficult to deal with, even for the best centers in the league currently. His health is obviously the biggest question mark but his potential is limitless. More excited to watch him than I was when Zion was a rookie.
With his skills and height I think he will be fine. He just needs to develop a deadly mid range game because no one will be able to contest it and then everything else will open up for his game.
You realize he 7’4 with a 8 foot wingspan nobody is contesting his shot if it’s from 30, 15 , or right under the rim
Facts. And I hope they're careful about putting too much weight on him because that could affect his versatility but who knows, this guy is a phenom, he changes rules.
@@shiestlifesam Yeah but if you notice he doesn’t shoot the 3 very well as he only shoots 30%. Why settle for 30 footers when you can get into the mid range or get a close shot jumper. Like you said he 7’4 with a 8 foot wingspan 🤣. Not always about shooting 3’s kiddo. Also I never said anything about people contesting him shooting 3’s but if you watch the NBA most players who score at a high level are deadly mid range shooters.
I was hoping he would not declare so all the teams that tanked would be pissed 😂. Nah fr hope he has a good career.
Yessssssss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Lad's got a good head on his shoulders. Good parenting.
You will love HTown
Congratulations
Lets hope he's healthy and playing for a long while.
Hope he can stay healthy
I want him Orlando. Anywhere but Texas
That block was crazy. I’m looking at the lottery odds and just imagining him with Greg Pop or Dame or the Rockets young core with be crazy
Smart choice to do the interview via video, be careful though she may accuse you of smiling at her.
WELCOME TO DETROIT BRO. YA BUFFS WAITING ON YOU GNG✅🥂
Signing kyrie in free agency they will have a team😊
@@littleoneforever6450 🤞🏿
That block and Lebrons block are the best basketball blocks ever caught on film.
Anyone heard about last year's 1st pick Chet?
Literally one of my players on every 2k my player
He's an exciting prospect. I hope he can avoid injury...but he is painfully thin.
I think he’s going to be great, but injuries and health is going to be what determines if he’s going to be GREAT or just Kristaps Porzingis or Ralph Sampson!
with 21 PPG 9.7 RPG and 3.2 blocks he is the best scorer the best rebounder and best blocker of french league this season
Welcome to the WeM.B.A!
How much Dollars did ESPN give him for this...Also is Mallika Andrews part of the compensation .....
Malika's interview style/tone/delivery feels like getting a stern talking to
What does that mean?
Malika can give me a stern talking to lmao
It's the eyebrows
@@SauceGod22 yeah you starvin
Let's go ❤❤❤
Regardless of how his career plays out, he seems like a really good dude.
Schedule his team vs OKC first game next year!! Rookie debuts of chet and Victor
Would love to see Victor land in Orlando and see an OKC v Orlando rivalry for years
@@razr7 I want him to go to the blazers or the hornets
Love it
@@razr7Orlando stacked team
@@tombystander As someone who lived in Portland for years, I would love to see the Blazers be really good again. I just don't think they have earned it with the basketball gods to win the right to draft Wemby. And their timeline with Dame would likely destroy any chance to build a sustainable championship window for themselves and Wemby.
Nice guy, intelligent beyond his young years, very talented. The full package. Reminds me of a young Lew Alcinder.
How can you not like this guy? Unless you have a dark dark cold heart 🖤
He taller than Rudy gobert that's crazy
the dunk on his own three was SIK !!!
Malika Andrews 😍😍😍😍
He's such a good kid
Not even In the league yet and they already trying to get him on a side agenda bout load management he answered it good
He and Dame would be fun to watch in Portland
Modern day shaq & Kobe
I doubt he would want to go there ,,he does have a choice
@@roberttrevino8873 bruh he literally said anywhere is a good place for him
It's the big leagues now baby.
Huge news. Unexpected move.
lets go vic
Whoop-dee-doo. What a surprise. Scoop Malika uncovers another breaking news story.
BLAZERS 🔥
Les
go come to SA
Would of been funny if he said that he would be declaring for the NBA draft next year :)
You know who’s going number one
Using him right now on 2K. Drafted him with Lillard. He OP.
That stepback move makes me worry about his knees with his size...
Seeing him tower over Rudy Gobert is WILD lol
He’s gonna be cooking Rudy when he gets in the league 😂
hes got Pau Gasol vibes
i hope san antonio or portland get him
Portland! Dame and wemby oohweee
Suprs or Hornetts would be my pick for him.
Omg I can't believe it
Wow, I'm shocked! I thought Victor Wembanyama was going to do 4 years in college before he declared for the NBA Draft.
It would be really fun to see Victor play in PDX!
Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Jeremy Grant, and Victor Wembanyama would be a very entertaining starting 5 to watch! Or for a bigger lineup, start Nurkic at center and Anfernee (6'3") off the bench with Shaedon (6'6") at the 2. He just needs to break the big man curse in PDX and NOT break a leg!!! 😆
I’m with you man really the best landing spot for him cuz he gets to be mentored by Dame year one. And he can pass that franchise player role on kinda like LA to Dame in his earlier years. Really want the nba to rig it for the blazers haha
Its like watching Kareem Abdul Jabar coming into the league.