Nike Basketball Announces Its NBA Rookie Class for 2023

Nike Basketball's roster of NBA talent continues to grow exponentially as another batch of fresh up-and-comers has led to the division announcing a new rookie class of 13 that includes seven of the year's top 10 draft picks.

Breaking it down in pick order from this year's stacked NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama leads the way as the most-anticipated prospect since LeBron James. Already, the 7'4" big man has amazed spectators with his versatile play that sees him blocking centers on one end of the court and draining threes on the other end. The draft's second pick, Brandon Miller, has been signed as well as he looks to play a key role in guiding the young Charlotte Hornets roster. Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson both have cemented their partnership with the Swoosh after dominating in the Overtime Elite league. The remainder of the rookie class includes Anthony Black, Bilal Coulibaly, Cason Wallace, Dereck Lively II, Jordan Hawkins, Keyonte George, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Julian Strawther and Kobe Brown.

Look for each of these promising young rookies to rock Nike Basketball kicks throughout the NBA 2023-24 season and stay tuned for updates regarding campaigns, PEs and signature shoes involving the athletes in the years to come.

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