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Why is Victor Wembanyama not playing for France in FIBA World Cup 2023?
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Victor Wembanyama leaves no debate for Spurs at top of NBA draft
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Wembanyama provides no debate over the top of the NBA draft
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Victor Wembanyama reaffirms commitment to play for France at Paris Olympics
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How Wembanyama may help the draft lottery teams
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Victor Wembanyama will not participate in the World Cup with the French team, according to L'Equipe : r/NBASpurs
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Top 5 players who are doubtful to feature in the 2023 FIBA World Cup - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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2023 FIBA World Cup: Which players will miss the tournament? Full list.
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Silver says NBA won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento, not Las Vegas - NBC Sports
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As NBA season ends, the draft looms, and that means Wembanyama's arrival is near - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Victor Wembanyama, No. 1 NBA draft prospect in 2023, changing teams in France, sources say - ESPN
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Victor Wembanyama and the height of unstoppable NBA Draft hype, visualized - The Athletic