“The Spurs Win NBA No. 1 Pick and Select “French Monster” Winbanyama”

(Agence France-Presse New York, 16th comprehensive foreign report) The Spurs won the “No. 1 pick” in the NBA draft lottery today, and are expected to recruit “French monster” Victor Wembanyama.

The 14 teams that failed to advance to the playoffs this season can participate in the “Lottery” lottery of the NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs with the worst regular season records have the highest probability of winning the No. 1 lottery. According to the current rules, the probability of the three teams winning the No. 1 lottery is 14.0%.

Today, the Spurs, represented by team executive Peter J. Holt, won the No. 1 pick in one fell swoop. The No. 2 pick and No. 3 pick went to the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers respectively, and the No. 4 pick went to the Rockets.

The Spurs, who won the No. 1 pick, are almost certain to select one of the most watched rookies in NBA history. The 7-foot-3 (about 221 centimeters) 19-year-old French man Winbanyama is expected to be able to perform well after entering the NBA. Make an instant impact.

“He’s an incredible young man at 19, but he’s clearly going to be a generation ahead,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said.

This is the third time the Spurs have won the No. 1 pick in the lottery. The players they signed with the No. 1 pick in the first two times have made the team reap a lot.

The Spurs selected “Admiral” Robinson (David Robinson) in 1987 and “Stone Buddha” Duncan (Tim Duncan) in 1997. The two are the current head coach Gregg Popovich (Gregg Popovich) led the team 5 times An important cornerstone to win the championship.

The Spurs have a record of 22 wins and 60 losses this season, tied for second in the league.

Popovich has successfully cooperated with international players Manu Ginobili (Argentina) and Tony Parker (French) in the past, and now he is expected to join hands with Winbanyama to create a new “Spurs Dynasty”.

The 5th to 14th picks are the Pistons, Magic, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans.