Malika Andrews abruptly absent from NBA Today as ESPN host shares shocking photo with NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama
NBA Today host Malika Andrews was missing from the studio on Wednesday but posted a photo online that shocked the basketball community.
The 28-year-old star media personality shared to her social media a stunning photo of her standing beside the potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Malika took to Twitter and Instagram to show a 1-on-1 interview she did with French phenom Victor Wembanyama ahead of Thursday’s draft.
She captioned the photo expressing her excitement about interviewing the 7-foot-5 potential No.1 pick.
“Looking forward to sharing our conversation with Victor Webanyama on NBA Today!”
Malika also shared an image of her standing next to Victor, and it’s staggering how tall he is in comparison.
Fans flooded the replies section with jokes about the height difference.
One fan joked: “You need a stool Malika to interview him with your legs not touching the floor like Wemby!”
Another asked: “They had to elevate your chair?”
A third stated: “Wow, he looks like a giant next to Malika lol”
Wembanyama is expected to be selected by the San Antonio Spurs as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
He’s coming off a strong season in the French league for the Metropolitans 92 and averaged 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.0 blocks in 34 games.
The 2023 NBA Draft will occur Thursday, June 22, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth states that Malika will host the NBA Draft coverage.