Shortly after the Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Gregg Popovich took to the podium in San Antonio.
“I’m very excited,” he told reporters. “You don’t want me to jump up and down, do you? Put on a show? I’d do a somersault, but I’d be out for three months.”
San Antonio’s head coach was in high spirits with the 7-foot-5 French phenom in tow. He was complimentary of the big man, praising his ability to handle the pressure that comes with being called a generational prospect. He also gave some insight into how the staff will coach Wembanyama.