NBA draft day is approaching, with big dreams for Wembanyama

NEW YORK –

The day Victor Wembanyama has been dreaming of for years has arrived.

The 19-year-old from France estimates he was about 12 when he started thinking about becoming an NBA player and then being selected No. 1 in the draft, which seems certain to happen Thursday night in Brooklyn.

The San Antonio Spurs have that choice and the opportunity to add a player who is considered a can’t-miss prospect, perhaps the likes not seen since LeBron James in 2003.

Wembanyama has thrown out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and said he hopes to visit Times Square, but the trip he came to New York for is the simple walk to the podium at Barclays Center after NBA commissioner Adam Silver has the best choice announced.

Wembanyama will then show off the suit he has chosen to cover his 7-foot-4 frame. Many players keep their style plans a surprise, though potential No. 2 Brandon Miller of Alabama said he will wear red and black, the colors of the Crimson Tide.