SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs are loved by so many here in the Alamo City, and while silver and black runs through the veins of their loyal fans, the team is vital for our city's economy.

First-round picks in the NBA Draft have given us some of the best - David Robinson and Tim Duncan. But something is different with Victor Wembanyama expected to be the next big man to put on a Spurs jersey.

We dig into the impact this 19-year-old basketball prodigy could have on our city, and what his arrival will mean for San Antonio's economy.

The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama Thursday as the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Wembanyama most recently played for with French club Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in the LNB during the 2022-2023 season. He helped lead the team to the LNB Pro A Finals and a 23-11 regular season record.

According to the Spurs' release, in 34 regular season games with Mets 92, he averaged 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.0 blocks in 32.3 minutes. In 10 postseason games, Wembanyama averaged 17.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.7 assists.

Wembanyama has earned Best Young Player three times, in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He also is a two-time LNB All-Star (2022, 2023), was named to the All-LNB First Team twice, and won the 2022 LNB Pro A Championship with ASVEL Basket.

Wembanyama will wear No.1 for the Spurs.