Recently LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne received a long-term EuroLeague license, and now French champions got another win off the court.
ASVEL signed a three-year contract with a potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama.
“Victor is the unique player in the world, he’s the greatest prospect in French basketball over the past twenty years,” in club statement said ASVEL president Tony Parker.
“He has everything to make a great career and has the opportunity to be a future No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. We’ll do everything to support his development, help his progress and help him achieve this goal,” added Parker.
17-year-old Wembanyama featured in four EuroCup games last season, averaging 1.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 PIR.
In the French league forward averaged 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds.
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