Nba 2023 Draft

2023 NBA Draft: Victor Wembanyama Goes No. 1 Overall

Barclays Center Hosts Historic Draft with 58 Picks

Complete and Updated Run of Picks from 1-58

The 2023 NBA draft, the 77th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft, was held on June 22, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft consisted of 58 picks instead of the traditional 60 due to a tiebreaker in the lottery.

Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitans 92 was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans. Wembanyama, a 7-foot-3 center, is considered one of the most highly touted prospects in recent NBA history.

The draft also saw several other notable players selected in the top 10, including Scoot Henderson (No. 2, San Antonio Spurs), Cam Whitmore (No. 3, Oklahoma City Thunder), and Nick Smith Jr. (No. 4, Houston Rockets).

Here is the complete and updated run of picks from the 2023 NBA Draft:

1. New Orleans Pelicans: Victor Wembanyama
2. San Antonio Spurs: Scoot Henderson
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore
4. Houston Rockets: Nick Smith Jr.
5. Orlando Magic: Ausar Thompson
6. Indiana Pacers: Jalen Duren
7. Utah Jazz: Jarace Walker
8. Sacramento Kings: Keyonte George
9. Charlotte Hornets: GG Jackson
10. Washington Wizards: Amen Thompson

The remaining 48 picks of the draft can be found on the official NBA Draft website.