ESPN.com Jun 19, 2023 8:00 am ET4 Minute Read
The 2023 NBA draft will bring a new class of young talent to the league.
French sensation Victor Wembanyama is leading the field as the acclaimed generational youngster is sure to be the San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick.
But beyond the first pick, some lottery teams have the opportunity to add a crucial candidate, while other teams will try to snag gold on a rookie with untapped potential.
Our NBA draft picks Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo reckon Alabama’s Brandon Miller will be the Charlotte Hornets’ #2 pick. But G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson is right behind Miller and the decision could be spot on.
Other potential players up for grabs in the lottery include Villanova’s Cam Whitmore and Overtime Elite twins Amen and Ausar Thompson.
All the action takes place Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Watch the show on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN app.
Here’s how to watch the 2023 NBA draft
Who are the top NBA draft candidates?
Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old Frenchman highlights the 2023 NBA draft class.
Rounding out the top 10 according to Jonathan Givony’s Top 100 prospects:
Brandon Miller | SF | Alabama
Scoot Henderson | PG | G League Ignite
Amen Thompson | PG | Overtime Elite
Ausar Thompson | SG | Overtime Elite
Cam Whitmore | SF | Villanova
Jarace Walker | PF | Houston
Anthony Black | SG | Arkansas
Taylor Hendricks | PF | UCF
Gradey Dick | SG | Kansas
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Meet future #1 overall winner Victor Wembanyama
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The 19-year-old, who Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called “a generational talent,” didn’t disappoint this season in Paris for the Metropolitans 92. He led his team to the finals, was named league MVP and didn’t miss a game all seasons. With the NBA ahead of him, Wembanyama has a chance to become one of the faces of the league once he joins Spurs this October.
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Where do you expect the other top NBA contenders to end up?
Wembanyama has been a fixture for San Antonio since Spurs won the draft lottery on May 16. The No. 2 is still up for debate as Miller has been ahead since last month, but G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson impressed during his practice for the Charlotte Hornets and is still in the mix. The Thompson twins have a chance to complete the top five if picked with consecutive picks in 4th and 5th place.
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Receive the latest draft information from Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo before Thursday evening.
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What Big NBA Trades Should You Watch?
The trading season began on June 9 when the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder traded future draft picks. However, rumors are circulating about the New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in trading against either the No. 2 or No. 3 to reportedly select G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson and what it would cost – Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson – to make it happen .
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