Congratulations, San Antonio Spurs. You are the winner of the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday night, and it was the Spurs, who had a 14 percent chance to land the No. 1 overall pick, who came away with the grand prize and are now in position to draft the generational talent. The 7-foot-2 19-year-old plays for Metropolitans 92 of France’s LNB Pro A league.
The Charlotte Hornets jumped up to the No. 2 pick, while the Detroit Pistons, who also had a 14 percent chance to land the top pick, fell out of the top four to No. 5.
Where will your favorite team be on the clock in the draft?
A full look at the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery results can be seen below.
2023 NBA Draft Lottery Results
Pick | Team |
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1. | San Antonio Spurs |
2. | Charlotte Hornets |
3. | Portland Trail Blazers |
4. | Houston Rockets |
5. | Detroit Pistons |
6. | Orlando Magic |
7. | Indiana Pacers |
8. | Washington Wizards |
9. | Utah Jazz |
10. | Dallas Mavericks |
11. | Orlando Magic* |
12. | Oklahoma City Thunder |
13. | Toronto Raptors |
14. | New Orleans Pelicans |
* – Received in trade with Bulls