NBA Draft rumors: Warriors work out high-riser, Wemby capes for Coulibaly, Rockets divided

NBA Draft rumors: 1. Victor Wembanyama is hyping up Bilal Coulibaly

Victor Wembanyama helped put French team, Metropolitans 92, on the international map this season and likely helped raise the draft stock of teammate Bilal Coulibaly. The long, athletic wing has impressed with his physical tools and two-way upside and while Wembanyama has been preparing for the draft, Coulibaly has been continuing to show out for the Mets 92. And Wembanyama wants to make sure everyone knows just how good his teammate is.

Coulibaly is ranked at No. 14 on our latest NBA Draft Big Board and Chris Kline helped Wemby make the case for him in his full scouting report:

"“There’s a reason Coulibaly would probably be a top-10 pick in 2024 and the best NBA front offices maintain the longest view in the room. Coulibaly might not possess star-creator upside, but he’s a potentially elite do-it-all defender who can make his impact felt with hustle plays or out in transition. If the 3-point shot progresses, it’s hard to imagine Coulibaly not contributing amply on both sides of the ball. Even the best draft classes only have a couple true No. 1 stars, if that. Getting high-level complementary pieces is extremely valuable. There’s a lot of talent in the 2023 lottery, but it’s not unreasonable to argue that Coulibaly should get looks in that late lottery range — especially from teams with a strong track record of player development and the proper infrastructure to support the growth of such a young, innately gifted individual.”"

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