When it comes to the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/three-nba-teams-with-the-most-potential-for-february-sales-20230121-SPD-3338.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA Draft</a>, there is no such thing as a ‘can’t-miss’ kind of player. Victor Wembanyama, a French superstar, would come the closest if there were. As a result, he has caught the attention of dozens of scouts.



This year, Wembanyama looks just stunning on the pitch. He’s got the shot-blocking chops of Dikembe Mutombo, the ball-handling skills of Chris Paul, and the long-range shooting prowess of Buddy Hield.



The 19-year-old is widely expected to be selected as the first overall choice in this year’s NBA Draft, and thus, many clubs will jostle for position to choose him. Take a look at the three possible teams that have the best shot of doing just that.



<h2>3. Charlotte Hornets</h2>



This year’s <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/kyle-kuzma-to-leave-wizards-and-other-potential-upcoming-trades-involving-shooters-20221219-SPD-3270.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charlotte Hornets</a> team has been a complete and utter failure. With LaMelo Ball’s health issues and the uncertainty surrounding Miles Bridges’ future, the team has been in dire need of another scorer.



If Ball’s health continues to deteriorate, the Hornets would be smart to put an end to his season. It’s attractive to think that they’ll have Wemby and Ball for the next decade, so they may as well sink the rest of the season.



<h2>2. Detroit Pistons</h2>



The youthful core that the Detroit Pistons have assembled is already among the most remarkable and promising in the NBA. Their prospects of making the playoffs were all but dashed when they lost Cade Cunningham for the year.



So, even if they lose, they may still come out on top. While waiting for Cunningham’s recovery, they may allow their young stars like Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, and Sadiq Bey to learn from their errors and develop into better players, increasing their chances of earning the first overall selection.



<h2>1. Houston Rockets</h2>



The Houston Rockets have some of the league’s youngest players. Unfortunately, coach Stephen Silas hasn’t done a good job of nurturing their abilities. They aren’t going down, but they are terrible.



However, Wembanyama has the potential to be the game-changer for this team, much as the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon did for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. There has never been a more dynamic and adaptable jumbo frontcourt than the one that would be formed by pairing Jabari Smith Jr. with Alperen Sengun.

Top 3 most likely destinations for Victor Wembanyama - thesportsdrops NEWS

Top 3 most likely destinations for Victor Wembanyama

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<a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/celtics-new-signing-danilo-gallinari-tears-acl-on-international-duty-for-italy-2661-20220902-SPD-2661.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> has declared several times during his Hall of Fame career that he wants to retire with the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-how-patrick-beverley-trade-could-impact-future-of-russell-westbrook-at-lakers-2618-20220827-SPD-2618.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>. He aspires to follow in the footsteps of legends like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan, who have won several championships with the same club.



The superstar point guard, it appears for the first time ever on Thursday, explored the possibility that he may play in a different jersey. However, he only plays for the local squad. The ceremony in which Curry was presented with the key to the city of Charlotte marked the opening of a door that every resident there eagerly anticipates he will eventually go through.



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">“I’ve always said I wanted to finish my career out in Golden State because of how much it means to me. The experiences and teammates and the journey we’ve been on. Everybody ask me, ‘Wouldn’t you want to play one year for the Hornets and come back and see what….’”</blockquote>



<h2>Curry leaves door open for Hornets move</h2>



Before Curry could even complete his statement, the audience started praising the idea of him playing for Charlotte. Those who had started to get their hopes up that Curry may one day suit up for the Charlotte Hornets had to be quickly disabused of that notion, and Curry wasted no time doing so.



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">“Oh no, don’t do that, don’t do that,” “I am not breaking any news right now, I’m not making any promises. All I would say though is if there was a team that I did want to play for that was not named the Warriors, that would be it. That’s all I can say about that.”</blockquote>

Steph Curry singles out Hornets as only team he would play for other than Warriors - thesportsdrops NEWS

Steph Curry singles out Hornets as only team he would play for other than Warriors

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Marc Stein of Substack believes <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-ben-simmons-could-be-traded-to-hawks-without-ever-playing-for-nets-646-20220511-SPD-646.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike D’Antoni</a> has a good chance of becoming the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.



In 2021-22, D’Antoni worked as an assistant coach for the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/which-is-the-most-valuable-nba-team-176-20220503-SPD-176.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> before serving as a consultant with the New Orleans Pelicans last season. In the season 2019-20, he served as head coach of the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/top-3-best-power-forwards-of-all-time-in-nba-259-20220503-SPD-259.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a>.



As LaMelo Ball’s primary offensive coordinator, the Hornets are looking for a seasoned coach who can work well with him. 



<h2>Mike D’Antoni tops list of candidates for new Hornets’ coach</h2>



Kenny Atkinson, Darvin Ham, Sean Sweeney, and <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-news-los-angeles-lakers-interview-mark-jackson-and-terry-stotts-for-coaching-position-533-20220507-SPD-533.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frank Vogel</a> are among the others who have been shortlisted for an interview for the position. Now, Marc Stein writes in his newest newsletter that Mike D’Antoni is the favorite to be the next head coach in Charlotte.



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">“There is ongoing buzz in league coaching circles that Mike D’Antoni is in a strong position to land the Charlotte Hornets’ head coaching job. Defensive issues were said to be a key element of James Borrego’s unexpected downfall after four solid seasons, but Charlotte is nonetheless said to want a veteran coach who can forge a strong connection with All-Star guard LaMelo Ball, who would presumably thrive in an offense D’Antoni surely tailors around him completely. Another factor in D’Antoni’s favor despite his reputed aversion to defensive matters: Hornets president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak already hired D’Antoni once with the Lakers.”<cite>Marc Stein of Substack</cite></blockquote>

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