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The NBA Draft is almost here and the Western Conference is set to land expected No 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, who is poised to be selected by the San Antonio Spurs.
Gregg Popovich's team will welcome the once-in-a-generation star to their roster as the Spurs look to build themselves back into a perennial contender.
But they're not the only team out west with big interest in this year's draft, with the Portland Trail Blazers selecting third and likely to pick forward Brandon Miller or guard Scoot Henderson, depending on what the Charlotte Hornets do with the No 2 pick.
Those are the top three on almost, if not, every draft board – and with Houston Rockets selecting fourth, they will have the pick of a wide pool of talent beneath that, with plenty of players available who could make an NBA impact.
Every pick is vital in the NBA Draft. Whether teams choose to go for the best player available on the board or one which satisfies the team's most pressing need is a decision every front office has to evaluate.