Victor Wembanyama was selected #1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama on what excites him the most for this summer:
“Breakfast tacos. I heard a lot about breakfast tacos.”
Dereck Lively II on his emotions during Draft night:
“I’m just excited. All the nerves kind of just went out of the way because there’s no way it could go wrong. Either way you’re gonna be a pro basketball player.”
Brandon Miller on being drafted #2 to Charlotte:
“I’ve always dreamed of walking across the stage, shake [Adam Silver’s] hand … it’s just all a dream come true. Just ready to get to Charlotte.”
Gradey Dick on being boys with Drake in Toronto:
“Of course. That’s the goal.”
Amen Thompson on himself and his brother being picked back-to-back:
“I know this means a lot to my family seeing all the hard work pay off, and us to go back-to-back. First twins in the same draft to go top five; it means a lot.”
Keyonte George on Dwyane Wade being a part owner of the Jazz:
“It’s going to be fun to be able to pick his brain, continue to learn each and every day from him so he’s going to really be a mentor.”
Olivier-Maxence Prosper on his NBA Academy experience:
“Going to the NBA Academy in Latin America was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my basketball career … I made brothers there.”
Cam Whitmore on joining the NBA:
“This is the best day of my life.”
