ANDhe NBA Draft 2023who will be remembered for history as the Victor Wembanyama Draft (drafted No. 1 by the San Antonio Spurs)there was a presence of players trained in Spain.
James Nnaji, from Barcelona to number 31 of the 2023 NBA Draft
James Nnaji (2.11 m. and 18 years old)the Nigerian colossus of FC Barcelona, selected with the number 31 by the Charlotte Hornets (the choice belonged to the Pistons, but the Detroit franchise negotiated a trade with the Celtics, who later transferred it to Charlotte).
Tristan Vukcevic, from Real Madrid to number 42 of the 2023 NBA Draft
Tristan Vukcevic (2.11 m. and 20 years old)power forward who went through the Real Madrid youth system and reached impress with his performances in the first teamwas selected with the number 42 by the Washington Wizards.
Tristan Vukcevic, ex of Real Madrid, shines at the NBA Draft Combine
Vukcevic, what impression at NBA Draft Combine tryoutsin January 2022 dej Real Madrid at the age of 18 to sign for Partizin.
Sidy Cissoko, from Baskonia to number 44 of the 2023 NBA Draft
Sidy Cissoko (19 years and 2.03 m.)forward formed in Baskonia, was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the number 44.
The versatile French player landed in Vitoria at the age of 13, played on loan at Iraurgi SB and made his debut with the Baskonia first team playing a match in ACB in the 2021-2022 season.
In June 2022, Baskonia reported that Sidy Cissoko was joining the G-League Ignite project, with which he has averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
FIRST ROUND OF THE DRAFT 2023: all picks and trades
1. Spurs draft Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92)
2. Hornets draft Brandon Miller (Alabama)
3. Blazers draft Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite)
4. Rockets draft Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite)
5. Pistons draft Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite)
6. Magic draft Anthony Black (Arkansas)
7. Pacers draft Bilal Coulibaly (Metropolitans 92) – traded to Wizards
8. Wizards draft Jarace Walker (Houston) – traded to Pacers
9. Jazz draftee Taylor Hendricks (Central Florida)
10. Mavericks draft Cason Wallace (Kentucky) – traded to Thunder Thunder
11. Magic draft Jett Howard (Michigan)
12. Thunder draft Dereck Lively II (Duke) – traded to Mavericks
13. Raptors draft Gradey Dick (Kansas)
14. Pelicans draft Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut)
15. Hawks draft Kobe Bufkin (Michigan)
16. Jazz draft Keyonte George (Baylor)
17. Lakers draft Jalen Hood-Schifino (Ind.)
18. Heat draft Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA)
19. Warriors draft Brandin Podziemski (Santa Clara)
20. Rockets draft Cam Whitmore (Villanova)
21. Nets draft Noah Clowney (Alabama)
22. Nets draft Dariq Whitehead (Duke)
23. Blazers draft Kris Murray (Iowa)
24. Kings draft Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Marquette) – traded to Mavericks
25. Grizzlies draft Marcus Sasser (Houston) – traded to Pistons
26. Pacers draft Ben Sheppard (Belmont)
27. Hornets draft Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas)
28. Jazz draftee Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State)
29. Pacers draft Julian Strawther (Gonzaga) – traded to Nuggets
30. LA Clippers draft Kobe Brown (Missouri)
