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Sam Amick on if Victor Wembanyama is the most-hyped NBA prospect ever

May 18, 2023, 8:27 AM

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 09: Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitains 92 reacts during the Betclic Elite ...

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The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to talk about the latest storylines from around the NBA, including the validity of the hype surrounding expected number-one draft pick Victor Wembanyama and much more.

Plus: How will the Portland Trail Blazers utilize its third-overall pick next month?

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Topics Discussed

  • Is Victor Wembanyama the most-hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James?
  • “You can make the argument that there is more [hype].”
  • What will the Portland Trail Blazers do with their third-overall pick in the NBA Draft–keep the pick or trade the selection to build around Damian Lillard?
  • With Doc Rivers out and James Harden’s future in question, where do the Philadelphia 76ers go from here?
  • Diving into the questions surrounding Golden State’s offseason. What will happen to the roster, and will GM Bob Myers still be calling the shots?
  • “It feels like Bob [Myers] is going to be gone.”
  • The Miami Heat continue to prove that they are a legit contender for an NBA championship

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • Thursday, June 22– 2023 NBA Draft
  • Friday, June 30– Free Agent negotiating period begins
  • Thursday, July 6– Free Agents can begin signing deals
  • Friday, July 7–Monday, July 17– NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
  • August TBD– 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule release
  • September TBD– Sacramento Kings training camp begins

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