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PARIS—Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France.
Wembanyama said he made the choice “on his own” after consulting with close friends and his medical team. He told the France coach and other players from the team about his decision over the weekend, L’Equipe reported last Monday. If Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, sticks with his decision, it will mean that he won’t be playing with France at a major tournament until next year’s Paris Olympics.
Wembanyama comes with far more height and hype than most No. 1 picks. Listed at 7-foot-4, he dominated the French league in his final season, leading all players in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.
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