The San Antonio Spurs got their man Victor Wembanyama as everyone expected. There were no doubts about the Frenchman going #1 in the 2023 NBA draft. The young star had created a buzz in the NBA world ahead of the draft itself. And as soon as the Spurs won the lottery, he received a rousing reception in San Antonio.

The Spurs is known to develop athletes from Europe and turn them into legends. So a lot of people believe the Spurs are the perfect destination for Wembanyama to flourish and reach his massive potential.

Victor Wembanyama meets Spurs legends

Wembanyama will be one of the tallest players in the league at 7’4″. Even though he is not a traditional center, his height will be a great advantage. The player does not let his frame affect his handling which makes him dangerous and arguably impossible to guard. Despite the difference in playing style, the young star could undeniably learn a lot from legendary centers like David Robinson and Tim Duncan. And it looks like he has already started.

Wembanyama apparently met with Spurs legends David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Sean Elliott. The #1 pick took to Twitter to share his excitement with the caption, “Couldn’t ask for better role models ?”.

Wembanyama’s eagerness to learn brings joy to the Spurs legends as they embrace the opportunity to mentor him.

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While Robinson and Duncan are not only #1 picks, it was surprising to see the 19-year-old towering the two Hall of Famers.

Fans astonished to see towering Wembanyama

David Robinson 7’1″, Tim Duncan 6’11”, Manu Ginobili 6’6″ and Sean Elliott 6’8″ couldn’t match the Victor Wembanyama’s height. As soon as the image was shared on social media, fans could not believe how Wemby is making Robinson and Duncan look smaller.

“Making David Robinson and Timmy look that small is criminal,” a fan wrote on social media. Another said, “The fact that D rob is 7?1 is even crazier cuz he looks like a pg in this pic.”

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The Spurs fans showcased their razor-sharp wit drawing undeniable parallels between the rising star and the team legends. With such a resounding reaction, there’s no doubt that Wemby is poised for an extraordinary season ahead.