The Spurs, who are going through difficult years, received the happy news and will land the impressive 19-year-old Frenchman who said: "I want a championship as soon as possible" Charlotte got the No. 2 pick and is expected to take Scott Henderson.

Wembanyama is having a great season for the Paris Metropolitans in the media, averaging 21.6 points and being hailed by many as the best player to have played in the draft since LeBron James, who has long since become a legend.