2023 NBA Draft tracker, with pick-by-pick analysis of selections, trades

The night will begin with the coronation of Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 pick amid unreasonable expectations for his success. Which he may well surpass.

Then things are going to get wild.

Starting with the second pick and on through the top of the second round there are expected to be a lot of trades — we saw a few before the draft even started — and a lot of teams making unexpected selections. It is lined up to be one wild, franchise changing night.

This 2023 NBA Draft Tracker will have it all: breakdowns of every pick, every trade — complete with an analysis of how that player fits (or doesn’t) with his new surroundings.

 1. San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama, 7’3″ center, France. The most hyped and scrutinized player to enter the NBA since LeBron James, Wembanyama has done nothing to tarnish his reputation as a franchise cornerstone while leading his French squad to the league finals. He has shown the ability to be a pick-and-roll ball handler who can hit 3s consistently, plus he can drive the rim and finish with authority (check out the video below of a putback dunk on his own missed 3). Beyond that, most scouts believe his incredible defense will be his calling card with the Spurs — he is an incredible shot blocker and rim protector who can step out on a switch and not get torched by the guard. Wembanyama could be the next Tim Duncan in San Antonio. It’s a high bar but he has that potential.

Putback dunk off his own stepback 3