It seems a bit silly when you look back today, but Spurs C/PF Victor Wembanyama was not a first-round pick in ESPN average live drafts.
The French prodigy, one of only four NBA players averaging at least 20 PPG and 10 RPG, and the league leader in blocked shots by a wide margin, went at No. 15 overall, on average, in the middle of the second round.
As Wembanyama's rookie season nears its historic end, he may finish among the top-10 scorers in ESPN fantasy points formats, averaging nearly 50 ESPN Fantasy points per game. That average notably tops Celtics SF/PF Jayson Tatum, Warriors PG Stephen Curry and Timberwolves SG/SF Anthony Edwards, each a coveted first round selection.
When discussing the biggest takeaways from fantasy basketball during the 2023-24 season, we must begin with the biggest story. Wembanyama was well worth his second-round investment, and we need to consider the teenager among the top picks in the fall 2024-25 drafts. Yes, he was that good, and clearly still improving.
Of course, here we have been evaluating and dissecting Wembanyama all season long, as fans cannot get enough of this incredible prodigy. We knew he would be good. Did we think Wembanyama would participate in more than 70 games, or provide monster numbers in fewer than 30 MPG? Not necessarily. Just wait until the Spurs present him more minutes, provide a better, deeper lineup around him, and Wembanyama becomes more efficient with his shot and handle. Wow.
Anyway, believe it or not, there are other takeaways from this fantasy season!