Victor Wembanyama closed out his French league career on Thursday with 22 points, as his Metropolitans 92 lost 92-85 to Monaco in Game 3 of the finals in Paris.
The teenage basketball phenom, who is expected to be the number one overall draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, had seven rebounds and four blocks as he held his own against one of the most physical and experienced teams in Europe.
Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama shoots in action during the playoffs of the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against Monaco at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 15, 2023. The San Antonio Spurs have all but said they’re selecting Wembanyama, previously sending their medical team to speak to him in France. They’ve done their diligence over the years in scouting and fully intend to make him the focal point of their next rebuild.
Once selected, Wembanyama will be available to play for the team’s summer league games, but the Spurs have not said whether he will play in the Sacramento event, which starts on July 3, or in the Las Vegas summer league, which starts July 7. Early reports indicate he may be with the team, but may not play. That, however, is subject to change.
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