San Antonio bar erupts after Spurs win NBA draft lottery and the rights to sensational French prospect Victor Wembanyama
- The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night.
- With the first overall pick in the coming draft, the Spurs will undoubtedly be taking Victor Wembanyama.
The San Antonio Spurs won a priceless prize on Tuesday night at the NBA Draft Lottery.
After the lottery balls were drawn, the Spurs were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the coming NBA Draft, and with it, the rights to draft French prospect Victor Wembanyama, arguably the most tantalizing up-and-coming player to head to the league since LeBron James.
Wembanyama is an absolute athletic marvel. At 7'3", he's an imposing presence on both ends of the court, but has the handles and jump shot of a guard. Imagine Kevin Durant, but taller.
At 19 years old, Wembanyama is already a veteran of sorts, having played a few seasons professionally in France before he was eligible to make the jump to the NBA.
Now he's heading to San Antonio, though the move won't be official until the draft in June.
Still, the month-long wait didn't stopped the people of San Antonio from celebrating early. At The Roo Pub, fans gathered to watch as the results of the lottery were revealed. As every other team was listed off, the cheers got louder, until finally the final card showed that Wembanyama would be a Spur.
The bar erupted.
Patrons at The Roo Pub had an extra reason to celebrate, as the bar promised to cover all open tabs if the Spurs' 14% chance of landing Wembanyama came through.
Now, Wembanyama is poised to follow in the footsteps of other great big men that went before him as first overall picks to the Spurs: David Robinson and Tim Duncan.
After going 22-60 last season, it's no surprise fans are happy to have him.