The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

Two top NBA Draft prospects have made it clear that they want to play with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's frustration boiled over against the Clippers when he was shoved to the court by Ivica Zubac.