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NBA News: Young prospect takes on Victor Wembanyama as the league's new face

The 2023 NBA Draft is months away, but there's so much talk about it. In fact, there's already a beef between Victor Wembanyamaand another top prospect.

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Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson battle for the top pick of the 2023 NBA Draft
© Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesVictor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson battle for the top pick of the 2023 NBA Draft

LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, among others are part of agroup of athletes who are destined to be the best in history. However, that is only proven on the court. For the NBA, the journey starts in the Draft, where the best prospects are selected to change for goodone franchise’s destiny. That’s the case for VictorWembanyama.

Wembanyamais a French professionalbasketballplayer forMetropolitans 92of theFrenchPro League. The 18-year-old will be listed for the 2023 NBA Draft, and many reports have revealed there’s a $500-millionbusinessbehind forthefranchise that could sign him. To be able to do that, many franchisesdecided to tank this season, according to multiple reports.

However, there’s a lot of talent out there that could be as good as the7-foot-3 player. That’s the case for Scoot Henderson, who according to scouting reports would be an easy top pick in the upcoming draft, if it weren’t for the Frenchpro player.

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Scoot Henderson takes onVictor Wembanyamaas the NBA’s new face

In a recent interviewwith HoopsHype,Scoot Hendersonrevealed many insightsabout his style of play, his role models, the role that the Ignite G League team has on him, and hisnearest rival for the top spot of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama.

“First of all, my face is precious. I’m good-looking. I think that’s one reason. Who wouldn’t want me as the face of their franchise? Other than that, my skills, I’m a good person. I try to encourage others, my peers. he said about the reason why a franchise should choose him to be the face of one.

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“I’mblessed to be in the position I am for sure. I want to be No. 1. It’s my competitive spirit. I’m itching to be No. 1 in whatever I do, whether it’s badminton, pickleball, or whatever it is, I want to win. Second is great as well, but No. 1 is the goal. he said about the rivalry withWembanyama as the top prospect.

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