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WEB 2023 NBA Draft Results: Victor Wembanyama Metropolitans 92 is the No. 1 Pick

Top 5 Takeaways from the 2023 NBA Draft

1. Victor Wembanyama is the consensus No. 1 pick

The French phenom is widely considered the best prospect since LeBron James, and he lived up to the hype with a dominant performance in the NCAA Tournament. Wembanyama averaged 23.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game for the Metropolitans 92, leading them to the Elite Eight. He has a unique combination of size, skill, and athleticism that makes him a nightmare matchup for opposing teams.

2. The draft is deep in talent

In addition to Wembanyama, there are several other highly touted prospects in this year's draft. Scoot Henderson, Keyonte George, and Cason Wallace are all five-star recruits who could make an immediate impact in the NBA. The draft is also deep in international talent, with players from France, Spain, and Australia all expected to be selected in the first round.

3. The Thunder are the big winners

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a great night in the draft, landing two of the top three picks. They selected Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick and Henderson with the No. 3 pick. The Thunder now have a young core that could be one of the best in the NBA in a few years.

4. The Rockets are the big losers

The Houston Rockets had a disappointing night in the draft, finishing with the No. 2 pick. They were hoping to land Wembanyama, but they were unable to trade up to the No. 1 spot. The Rockets also missed out on Henderson, who went to the Thunder with the No. 3 pick.

5. The draft was full of surprises

There were several unexpected picks in this year's draft. The Orlando Magic surprised many by selecting Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick. The Indiana Pacers also made a surprise pick by selecting Bennedict Mathurin with the No. 6 pick. The draft was full of twists and turns, and it will be interesting to see how these players develop in the NBA.

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