SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs 2023 number one draft pick was introduced to the media, and season ticket holders Saturday afternoon inside the AT&T Center.
"I have lots to do, but that's okay," said Victor Wembanyama. "It is all going to fit into the schedule. I have houses to visit to get comfortable installed in the city," he said.
"I have to go to the Nike headquarters in Portland," he continued. "I have a couple of other things to do around the states."
That's certainly a busy schedule for the NBA's 19-year-old prospect and new draft property of the San Antonio Spurs, but Wembanyama seems to understand and grasp all that comes along with that.
"I wanna do the very best that I can in every aspect of the job," he said. "The fans have done the very best at their job and I can only hope to be at their level," he added.
Wemby also talked at Saturday's press conference about who he is as a basketball player.
"I'm just trying to be myself," he said. "I'm trying to learn and to be as objective as I can to become the best, but I'm also trying to be myself," he continued.
"I don't wanna let anyone change the way I am or the way I play. This is really the best way to continue to be the best version of myself. People have been showing me lots of love and I think I can all this back to the fans, community, franchise and city."
One thing to keep in mind moving forward is the "Wembanyama effect." His presence on the Spurs will drive jersey sales and ticket sales, and his play could lead to playoff games and winning championships down the road. He may even start moving the needle on talks of a new arena in San Antonio. All of that and more is in play.
Wembanyama and the summer Spurs will ready for the Sacramento and Las Vegas Summer Leagues starting early next week.
