2023 Redraft: Utah Jazz's Keyonte George Ties Wembanyama

Merlin sees the 2023 draft getting a do-over. The class reshuffles after three seasons of real games: Victor Wembanyama keeps the crown, but Keyonte George — originally No. 16 — has exploded to 24.3 points and 6.8 assists, tying Wembanyama in scoring and outpacing stars in playmaking. Amen Thompson rises into the top three for his defensive impact, Toumani Camara rockets into the lottery, and several original lottery picks fall after injuries or slow starts. Merlin smiles at the lesson scouts can learn. Games and roles, not hype, reveal true value. Young wings who can defend and shoot now carry more weight, while late bloomers like George rewrite boards. The draft that began as the "Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes" has become a study in upside versus readiness.