NBA season kicks off Tuesday: It's Wemby-mania in San Antonio

Texas Public Radio | By Brian Kirkpatrick

Published October 23, 2023 at 5:13 AM EDT

The city of San Antonio and the Spurs are embracing the NBA's No. 1 draft pick, 7 foot 4 inch rookie Victor Wembanyama from France.

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