2023 NBA draft: The complete results and draft order following the lottery
On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs won the lottery and the right to take Victor Wembanyama as the first selection in the 2023 NBA draft, their third No. 1 pick in franchise history.
The Spurs, who finished with one of the three worst records in the league (22-60), entered the evening with a 14% chance of landing the top pick. They won the lottery for the first time since 1997 when they selected Tim Duncan. They previously took David Robinson first in 1987.
They were represented on stage by managing partner Peter J. Holt.
Of course, winning the lottery will prove to be franchise-changing with Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 French phenom, set to arrive in the United States this year. He is widely expected to be the top pick and has the potential to vault the Spurs back into the upper echelon of the league.
"The number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft goes to…the San Antonio Spurs." 🙌#NBADraftLottery | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/HWpPi17SaK
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 17, 2023
The 18-year-old has drawn high praise from the top names in the sport, from LeBron James to Magic Johnson to Stephen Curry. He has the skillset and ability that is rare in a player his size, which is expected to make him a generational talent. He projects to be able to step in and contribute immediately in San Antonio.
In the weeks leading up to the draft lottery, it was reported that the addition of Wembanyama could have the potential to add an estimated $500 million of value to the franchise that ultimately lands him. He is expected to be featured heavily on national TV next season as the Spurs will undoubtedly play in front of packed arenas around the league.
Beyond Wembanyama, the teams near the top of the draft will still have the opportunity to add a potential star player. Scoot Henderson, of the G League Ignite, is projected to be the second pick and likely would have been the top selection in any other year. Teams also have their sights on Brandon Miller and twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson.
Live from Paris… #NBADraft prospect Victor Wembanyama reacts to the #NBADraftLottery presented by State Farm! pic.twitter.com/YBnNQ4hgQk
— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2023
With the Spurs landing the top pick, the rest of the draft lottery finished with some changes. Among them: Detroit dropped four spots from its pre-lottery slot. Elsewhere, Portland and Charlotte each moved up two spots in the final drawing.
Here is the complete draft order of the first round after the lottery.
San Antonio Spurs
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 22-60
Pre-lottery slot: 3
Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 27-65
Pre-lottery slot: 4
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 33-49
Pre-lottery slot: 5
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 22-60
Pre-lottery slot: 2
Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 17-65
Pre-lottery slot: 1
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 34-48
Pre-lottery slot: 6
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 35-47
Pre-lottery slot: 7
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 35-47
Pre-lottery slot: 8
Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 37-45
Pre-lottery slot: 9
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 38-44
Pre-lottery slot: 10
Orlando Magic (via Chicago)
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 season: 34-48
Pre-lottery slot: 11
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 season: 40-42
Pre-lottery slot: 12
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 41-41
Pre-lottery slot: 13
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 42-40
Pre-lottery slot: 14
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 41-41
Utah Jazz (via Minnesota)
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 37-45
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 43-39
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 44-38
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 44-38
Houston Rockets (via LA Clippers)
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 22-60
Brooklyn Nets (via Phoenix)
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 45-37
Brooklyn Nets
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 45-37
Portland Trail Blazers (via New York)
Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 33-49
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 48-34
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 season: 51-31
Indiana Pacers (via Cleveland)
Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 35-47
Charlotte Hornets (via Denver)
Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 27-55
Utah Jazz (via Philadelphia)
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 37-45
Indiana Pacers (via Boston)
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 35-47
LA Clippers (via Milwaukee)
Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 record: 44-38
