The talk of the league on Tuesday night centered around the G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 game.
The game featured a head-to-head matchup of the projected top two picks of the 2023 NBA draft Victor Wembanymama and Scoot Henderson.
Not only did the game match the hype, but it also exceeded it with two dominating performances that had NBA circles abuzz.
Wembanyama finished with 37 points, five blocks and shot 7-of-12 from three. Henderson finished with 28 points and nine assists.
With NBA general managers such as Oklahoma City Thunder’s Sam Presti in attendance, I’m sure their performances left a lasting impression on the league.
Before the game, ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony released his 2023 NBA mock draft. In this projection, the Oklahoma City Thunder own two picks — No. 2 and No. 34.
Let’s take a look at who the Thunder take in those spots.
No. 2: Scoot Henderson
Team: G League Ignite
Position: Point guard
Age: 18.6 years
No. 34: Arthur Kaluma
Team: Creighton
Position: Power forward
Age: 20.5 years
