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.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is perhaps the most exciting young player in the NBA right now. He may be destined for great things, such as an MVP trophy, a championship, and even more. While speaking with SiriusXM NBA Radio,