hThere is life beyond the alien. Seems impossible given that Victor Wembanyama dominates the whole scene. He is the number 1 in the Draft, he is the great name of the boys who have come to the league since LeBron James. But the new jewel of the San Antonio Spurs will have rivals. In his era it will be measured, as the forecasts said, to the Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson or the Thompson brothers…
This is how the top 5 of the 2023 NBA Draft was
beyond wembanyama there were surprises on Draft night. They said about Scoot Henderson that he would be number 1 without the Frenchman in contention, but it was not number 2. The second training session with the jewels of the future did not convince the Charlotte Hornets, and they chose Brandon Miller, forward from the University of Alabama. The third in discord gaining prominence when it really matters. Disobeying Las Vegas, because unlike what happened in the last year with Paolo Banchero, not even losing credit in the bets as the hours went by took the number 2. Miller, Wembanyama’s great rival.
Playing for the Hornets, a team that continues to defend the candidacy of LaMelo Ball as a benchmark. But a team with difficulties. Miller secures points and physical. He also comes up with a strange anecdote because he said in the hours before that “If I have to choose the best player in history I would say… Paul George”.
Henderson to Portland
As it is, Scoot Henderson is number 3 in the Draft. The most and best developed physique, beyond Wembanyama and his brutality. Defining he has no rival, but he lacks consistency in the shot. Therefore, join Stephen Curry to perfect that shot to the basket. play for the blazers a team that needs a major electroshock. The Lillard era is over, although Dame is not moving. Of course, Anfernee Simons is in all the pools to monopolize transfers. They also want to max out Jerami Grant. Total: A casino where Henderson must secure points and wins.
the thompson brothers
From there, the field of doubt in the Draft class. The talents become almost more bets than anything else. But there was history. The two Thompson brothers, Amen and Ausar, became the second brothers in history to be selected in the top-10 after the Balls (Lonzo and LaMelo). The first the same year. They come from the innovative Overtime academy after a course in which their matches are broadcast on Instagram.
Love playing for the Houston Rockets (number 4). The Texan team needs direction and calm. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. have points and energy, but no leadership. Thompson gives handling, defense… and little shooting. Its a must on the list. “I want to be rookie of the year, he’s my goal,” he said. He is not afraid of Wembanyama.
For his part, Ausar Thompson closed the top-5 of the Draft. In some Pistons that make up a strange perimeter game, with Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and an Ausar that amazes physically but leaves doubts from the outside. Another franchise that screams for electroshock.
