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● By Gary Parrish

Accuracy: 11.54%191st Place
The 2022 NBA Draft was filled with drama and left most wondering exactly which player would be the No. 1 overall pick up until just a few minutes before the Orlando Magic officially selected eventual Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero first. The 2023 NBA won't have similar drama. Victor Wembanyama is going No. 1. The 7-foot-4 phenom is literally unlike any prospect we've ever seen — a super-sized rim-protector on the defensive end of the court and shot-creating perimeter-oriented scorer on the offensive end of the court. Simply put, he's amazing. Incredible. The type of prospect who can change the trajectory of a franchise, some of which tanked this season to put themselves in the best position possible to land the French sensation. FYI: The teams with the best chances to win the lottery are Detroit, Houston and San Antonio. I wish them all luck.

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