Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow.
San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, dunks during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. While the San Antonio rookie waited to make his NBA Summer League debut Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, the game before his ended with a thrilling finish.
Amen Thompson, the fourth overall pick, injured his ankle late in the game and did not return for Houston . He had 16 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals. Wembanyama — the 7-foot-3 French teen whose debut has been hotly awaited — made headlines Thursday when. Despite the incident, Wembanyama seemed excited when told that Friday night's game was a sellout.
Dyson Daniels led New Orleans with 18 points. Jordan Hawkins, the 14th overall pick in this year’s draft, scored 16. Dereon Seabron and Landers Nolley added 10 points apiece. Seabron had a team-high eight rebounds.Nate Darling scored 15 points to pace Chicago in its victory over Toronto. Javon Freeman-Liberty pitched in with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. Dalen Terry and Henri Drell added 10 points apiece. Terry added six boards, four assists and three steals.
Armoni Brooks and Jalen Wilson both had 17 points for Brooklyn. First-round pick Noah Clowney scored four points on 1-of-9 shooting with five rebounds.Sacramento’s two second-round picks this year saw action. Colby Jones started and scored 12, while Jalen Slawson had three points off the bench.
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