Victor Wembanyama shares snaps of himself enjoying the New York City scenery ahead of NBA Draft
‘A very normal 24 hours in NY’: Victor Wembanyama shares snaps of himself skipping subway barriers, dining in skyscrapers and being chased by paparazzi ahead of tonight’s NBA Draft
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#1 overall Victor Wembanyama took in the sights of New York tonight ahead of the NBA Draft.
While his future will lie in similarly scenic San Antonio, the Frenchman enjoyed the quintessential tourist spots; such as Times Square and Yankee Stadium.
Wembanyama threw out the first pitch before New York beat Seattle 3-1 on Tuesday night.
In photos posted to Instagram Wednesday night, Wembanyama got in touch with some of the habits of some New Yorkers: He jumped the subway barriers.
He also dined out at a glamorous Manhattan restaurant while waiting for the night he’s dreamed of for so long.
Victor Wembanyama took part in the oft-seen act of jumping the subway barriers in NYC
The Frenchman has spoken of his need to eat out often and dined at a glamorous restaurant
There’s no word on what Wembanyama will wear during the Draft, but he’s already decided
Wembanyama did not criticize the US outlook, but says euros are better prepared for the NBA
Of course, Wembanyama has been the main focus of the media and fans since its arrival at Newark Airport amid quasi-hysteria Tuesday.
With the strength of international players in the NBA arguably at an all-time high, the 7-foot-4 prodigy will only add to the pool.
“I think it makes sense for Europeans and foreign players to come into the NBA,” the 19-year-old said on Wednesday. “They play at a higher level than US prospects, better competition.”
Wembanyama believes the foundations laid in Europe, followed by freedom in the NBA, help people like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who didn’t play college basketball.
“I think it makes sense that the players who come out on top are the ones who get the best of both worlds,” said Wembanyama. “I think this is something that Giannis and Jokic enjoy in their careers. It makes sense to me.’
The 19-year-old also showed off a velor Nike tracksuit during the usual pre-Draft portraits alongside Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller and the Thompson twins.