Why Nic Batum knew a 14-year-old Victor Wembanyama was 'the next one' and their deep French connections
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PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 17: Victor Wembanyama (1) tries to block Juhann Begarin (23) during the French National Basketball League (LNB) game between the Paris Basket and the Metropolitans 92 at Hall
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