Spurs Fiesta 5: Victor Wembanyama vs. Paolo Banchero

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero aren't just former No. 1 picks. They are connected in more ways than one.
Spurs Fiesta 5: Victor Wembanyama vs. Paolo Banchero
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1. WEMBY VS. PAOLO "After a historic rookie season, the Orlando Magic forward also clocked in with an 84 rating, matching Wembanyama's."

2. VIC WANTS SPURS BEFORE OLYMPICS “Not that he wouldn't feel pressured or the personal desire to participate regardless of location but there is no way the Spurs would discourage Victor Wembanyama from making his Olympic debut in his home country. He is supremely proud to be French and the hype and awe surrounding France's games will be amazing."

3. TACKO ON WEMBY "I think he's a great kid," Fall continued. "I just love how he handles himself. The first [Summer League] game, he had kind of a slow game. It's a lot of pressure to put on a kid like that. ...I understand him."

4. NO REGRETS FOR DEVIN "I feel like I've shown when I'm healthy, I can play with the best of them," Vassell said last season of his potential. "I don't have any regrets from this season. Everybody in the organization knows that when I'm healthy ... the team [plays] a great game."

5. CAM MISSES PHOENIX “Man, I love Phoenix, bro, I miss Phoenix already,” Payne said in an Instagram live session.


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