I've said it elsewhere in recent days, but this is the guy the Spurs should be aiming for. Or at the very least, the 2023 Draft is where PATFO should be focusing, not this year's. The more the Spurs can trade this year's draft picks and convert them into 2023 1st-rounders, the better. Stockpile trade assets with that draft in mind.
I don't think the Spurs have to hard-tank to be in the 2023 Lottery. The current lineup is bad enough to get there, even with another year's worth of 'seasoning'. No current Spur creates a consistent matchup problem against other teams over an entire season. Great character guys. I love 'em, but none is a threat to dominate a 4th quarter night after night. So if PATFO stands pat with the current roster and doesn't add something to make us an 8-seed, they'll lose plenty despite best efforts. But if they get lucky enough to add Wembanyama to this lineup, I think this team competes for rings again. Whatever team gets him -- he's going to be *such* a matchup nightmare. He'll change the balance of the floor every night. Make life easier for all his teammates, even as a rookie.
I don't think there's a 2022 draft pick or free agent that can turn the current Spurs roster into a championship team. Wembanyama can. I'll take a 5-10% chance at him any day over a 0% chance of winning a championship with the current Spurs roster + anyone available in the upcoming summer.