The Exact Moment Victor Wembanyama Found Out He Was No. 1 Pick in 2023 NBA Draft: Video

• Victor Wembanyama was the star attraction during the 2023 NBA Draft
• The San Antonio Spurs selected the French star as the No. 1 overall pick
• He reacted brilliantly as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called his name

It was a big day for prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with Victor Wembanyama expected to be selected No. 1 overall after months of excitement and fanfare.

The French star was ecstatic after hearing NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, calling his name. The green room invites shared the joy with the 19-year-old, who was accompanied by his family.

Draft night can be a life-altering experience for many prospects involved. Moreover, it is a chance for the prospects to showcase some of their style.

Over the years, we've seen some dressed to kill while others became internet memes for their questionable fashion choices.

The 19-year-old sported a neat forest green Louis Vuitton suit, which included a wrap feature. He combined that with black J.M. Weston leather toe-cap oxford shoes, then completed the outfit with a shiny necklace, per WWD.

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Wembanyama's reaction to NBA Draft

The selection of the towering youngster, which had been a foregone conclusion for months, was announced by the NBA's Commissioner on Thursday, June 22, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

As Silver started uttering the magic words, Wembanyama took a quick glimpse at the floor, smiled then gently hit the table with both hands. Cameras flashed and cheers reverberated through the green room.

First, he hugged his older sister, 21-year-old Eve, shook hands with his brother, Oscar, before warmly embracing his parents before heading to the podium while greeting other guests in the green room.

It was an expected reaction from someone who has been in the spotlight for many years. Wembanyama is expected to rejuvenate a Spurs franchise that has a history of winning, per USA Today.

How much will Wembanyama 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.

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Based on salary cap projections ($136 million), the young French phenom's on-court earnings could be as much as $55.2 million over the next four years.

Wembanyama could make way more from his off-court deals. He is a Nike athlete and could add a few endorsement deals ahead of his rookie season.