On June 22, 2023, Eastern Time, the NBA Draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ESPN contributing correspondent Jonathan Givoni gave his 2023 draft predictions:
Top Show : Venbanyama (France)
Selected team: San Antonio Spurs
Age 19.3 years, height 2.24 meters, weight 109 kg, arm span 2.39 meters, professional power forward/center.
Jefferson (NBA commentator): "If LeBron James and Vembanyama are drafted in the same draft, James can only be the leader. "That's right, this is the strength of Venban Yama!
Vemban Yama
Top Show: Brandon Miller (USA)
Selected team: Charlotte Hornets
Age: 20.4 years old, height 2.06 meters, weight 91kg, arm span 2.15 meters
With the attributes of a quarterback, he can play the No. 2 position or the No. 3 position, and has a good sense of defense. In 2022-23, Miller played in 37 games for the University of Alabama, averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 32.7 minutes per game.
Miller
Flower Show: Scott Henderson (USA)
Selected Team: Portland Trail Blazers
AGE 19.4 YEARS OLD, 1.91 METERS TALL, 88KG WEIGHT, 2.05 METERS ARM SPAN
A defender with excellent physical fitness and strong impact, nicknamed "Little Wei Shao". Has excellent explosiveness and speed, as well as a strong body, and excellent finishing ability under the basket. Henderson is good at reading defense, is also a pass-first player with excellent playmaking tandem ability. Henderson played in 19 games in the Development League, averaging 30.7 minutes per game. Finished with 16.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.1 steals. If it weren't for the birth of Venbanyama, Henderson would be a big hit.
Henderson
NO.4 Amen Thompson
Selected team: Houston Rockets
Age 20.2 years old, both height 2.01 meters, division wing, weight 95kg, arm span 2.13 meters
With the size of the NBA, he has the explosiveness of thermonuclear power on the open field, and the versatility of defending point guards through power forwards. As a passer and finisher, his height and creativity make him a fun all-rounder who can play a variety of roles.
Thompson Brothers
NO.5. Geras Walker
Selected team: Detroit Pistons (England)
Age: 19.7, height 1.99 meters, arm span 2.20 meters, weight 127 kg
All-round forward swingman, small-ball center, against NBA level, good organizational skills, strong defensive aggression, excellent single-defense and assistant defense, templated by Draymond Green.