2023 NBA Mock Draft: Worst-case scenario for Detroit Pistons

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 19: Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA poses for a photo with Victor Wembanyama of The NBA G League Ignite prior to the NBA match between Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons at The Accor Arena on January 19, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) /

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Oct 4, 2022; Henderson, NV, USA; Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during the game against the NBA G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Forward/Center. Metropolitans 92. Victor Wembanyama. 1. player. 169

Houston is the big winner of the Wembanyama sweepstakes in this scenario. If they win the lottery, they are an intriguing Wembanyama team.

Adding him alongside recent draft picks Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun makes potentially the best young core in the league. Well, adding Wembanyama to any young core may instantly bring them to the top, which is why we’ve seen an epic race to the bottom of the standings in recent weeks.

There isn’t much discussion for the no. 1 overall pick this year, as Wembanyama immediately brings a generational talent to any team that’s lucky enough to call his name on draft night.