2023 NBA draft
| 2023 NBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | June 22, 2023 |
| Location | Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Network(s) | |
| Overview | |
| 58 total selections in 2 rounds | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) |
The 2023 NBA draft, the 77th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft, was held on June 22, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft consisted of 58 picks instead of the typical 60 for the second year in a row due to the loss of a second-round pick for both the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers for violating the NBA's tampering rules during free agency. The first overall selection was made by the San Antonio Spurs, who selected the 7'3" French center Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama went on to win the Rookie of the Year.