SAN ANTONIO – It’s official -- the San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick in the NBA Draft is 19-year-old French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama, and fans are ecstatic!
Wembanyama is expected to become one of the next NBA stars, and the move by the Spurs could help lead them to the championship next season.
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As excitement spread throughout the Alamo City and the AT&T Center Thursday evening, many also took to social media to welcome “Wemby” to the team.
Before the Spurs’ pick became official, San Antonio was already in a supportive frenzy since May 16 after the team won the draft lottery.
Some have already created tributes around the city for “Wemby,” including a mural on the side of Southtown 101 painted by Colton Valentine.
Shared below are some of the best reactions to Wemby officially joining the Spurs:
The W stands for Wemby now
— Whataburger® (@Whataburger) June 23, 2023
Welcome home, #Wemby! 🏀 #GoSpursGo#Spurs #PorVida #gsg #NBADraft #WembyDay @vicw_32 @nba @SportsCenter @spurs @espnnba @nbatv @espn @spurs_nation @ksatnews @spurscoyote @BarstoolSports @PuroPincheSA @nbaontnt @_CharlesBarkley @TheAthletic @RealSkipBayless pic.twitter.com/Pj83CXt4D5
— City of San Antonio (@COSAGOV) June 22, 2023
Spurs fans lined up outside the AT&T Center for the official draft party. Wemby Mania sweeping San Antonio! #KSATnews #GoSpursGo #PorVida pic.twitter.com/vCgfD2bg1E
— RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) June 22, 2023
With the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama!@vicw_32 | #NBADraft | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/vQqVmr9kk5
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 23, 2023
It’s like a fairy tale for San Antonio.
— Pack Mamba (@Pack_Mamba) June 23, 2023
Third number one pick, all big man.
Another pick from France, just like Tony.
An old soul in a young man, just like Tim.
Best part? He euro like Manu.
Spurs gonna be fun.
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Victor is short for VICTORY!#Spurs https://t.co/jFA81eaf3K
— Jeffrey Jean (@JeffreyAlanJ) June 23, 2023
🎉 Welcome to San Antonio, Wemby! 🎉 Congratulations on being the #1 Pick in the 2023 Draft! 🏀 #eldereats #wemby #wembanyama #nba #nbadraft #parody #sanantonio #spurs #lionking pic.twitter.com/jfNHu5Heaf
— David Elder | Elder Eats (@eldereats) June 23, 2023
🇫🇷➡️🤠#NBADraft | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/dV13m5cLUf
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 23, 2023
WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO @vicw_32 #PorVida #Spurs #NBADraft2023 pic.twitter.com/jy6ZcqZ5R6
— Nick (@xxthinkpositive) June 23, 2023