Kylian Mbappe Sends Message to Victor Wembanyama After 2023 NBA Draft

• Kylian Mbappe has applauded Victor Wembanyama after he was selected No. 1 in the 2023 NBA Draft
• Wembanyama ends months of anticipation but surprised a few after the San Antonio Spurs selected him
• The 7-foot-4 phenom is the most exciting prospect in decades

San Antonio Spurs, like many expected, selected Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The pick has been a guarantee since the five-time NBA champions won the draft lottery on May 17.

Spurs fans were ecstatic despite knowing their team would select the towering Frenchman. French football superstar Kylian Mbappe lauded his compatriot shortly after learning he was the No. 1 pick.

Wembanyama has been called a "generational talent," meaning he has extremely high expectations to succeed and bring Gregg Popovich's team back from the wilderness. The Spurs have had No. 1 picks before, and they ended up in the Hall of Fame.

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The 19-year-old's combination of size, skill, and athleticism make him the most exciting prospect in NBA history. The French star will be coached by the longest-serving coach in the NBA and a five-time NBA champion who has seen and done it all, per CBS Sports.

Mbappe congratulates Wembanyama

The 2018 World Cup winner and 2022 World Cup finalist with France took to Twitter to congratulate the French basketball prodigy.

"WEMBY … The story begins now."

Wembanyama and the PSG star are now arguably the most famous French sports stars. Mbappe became a star early in his career and is considered the best player in the world.

Spurs legends Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker were excited they got another top talent, per Sporting News.

How much will Wemy make?

Sports Brief earlier broke down Wembanyama's potential salary for the 2023/24 season.

He is expected to earn as much as $12.2 million in his first season. Based on salary cap projections ($136 million), the young French star's on-court earnings could be as much as $55.2 million over four years.

Wemby could also make way more from his off-court deals. He is a Nike athlete.