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Victor Wembanyama misfires on first pitch at Yankees game ahead of NBA Draft

Days removed from the end of Victor Wembanyama's French league career, fans had the opportunity to watch his 8-foot wingspan at work on the baseball diamond for a moment. The result suggested it was fortunate he picked basketball as his career.

He's in New York to presumably be selected with the San Antonio Spurs' No. 1 pick at the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. Before that milestone moment, he threw the ceremonial first pitch in the New York Yankees' game tonight against the Seattle Mariners.

When the moment finally arrived, Wembanyama's pitch was just a bit outside.