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If Victor Wembanyama Is a Lock to Be the No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Then the Betting Starts at No. 2

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
May 18, 2023

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Sports Illustrated

By Kyle Wood The Spurs have a rich history of No. 1 picks and French phenom Victor Wembanyama is a massive favorite to follow in the footsteps of Tim Duncan and David Robinson at the NBA draft next month. San Antonio won Tuesday’s lottery with a 14% shot at the top pick, which was tied with two other teams for the best odds. The franchise has picked first twice before: Robinson was selected in 1987 and Duncan was the choice in 1997 — both players are Hall of Famers. The Spurs’ four-year playoff drought is the longest in franchise history and they are coming off a 22–60 campaign, their worst fu…

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