2023-05-17 13:47:03
This Wednesday afternoon on his social networks, Tony Parker reacted to the draft lottery, won overnight by the team where he wrote his legend, the San Antonio Spurs. The quadruple NBA champion confides his joy to see the Frenchman Victor Wembanyama very likely to borrow his footsteps within the Texas franchise.
His reaction was expected. The first Frenchman to enter the Hall of Fame, four-time champion with the Spurs, Tony Parker finally delivered his first impression after the crazy night that saw the San Antonio franchise win the “first pick” in the draft lottery NBA. Logically, it is therefore the Metropolitans 92 player Victor Wembanyama who should be chosen. Quite a symbol for a team that has a particular echo in France since the passage of “TP” in Texas, between 2001 and 2018.
Parker shows joy at seeing ‘Wemby’ join Spurs
“Yesss he’s going to Spurs!! So proud of you,” the former point guard shared on his social media on Wednesday. Not without a sympathetic photo in support, where we see the tricolor pivot, still a teenager, with a San Antonio jersey on his shoulders.
The two men know each other well since Tony Parker is the president of ASVEL and the 19-year-old young man played for the Villeurbannaise team during the 2021-2022 season. The upcoming arrival of “Wemby” at Spurs only reinforces the parallel between two immense talents, one accomplished including with the Blues, the other still having everything to prove in the most competitive league in the world and with the French team.
“My heart is beating very fast (…) it’s a very special moment that I will remember all my life,” said the one who will be watched by the basketball world during his first steps in the NBA. “Today was a good day,” tweeted a little after 4 a.m. Victor Wembanyama, who is already planning with his future team.
The 19-year-old says he “loves Texas” and says he’s been there before. “I can’t wait to meet the fans and the team I’m about to join.” He’s definitely not the only one.
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