Victor Wembanyama had an outstanding rookie season in the NBA, outshining Chet Holmgren and being unanimously voted the NBA Rookie of the Year. With an average of 21.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, Wembanyama excelled both offensively and defensively, finishing in the top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Wembanyama’s impressive performance on the court has raised expectations for him to become one of the best players in the league and potentially even in the conversation for the greatest of all time in the future. Despite a slow start to the season, Wembanyama found his stride as it progressed and showcased his talent and potential to dominate the league in years to come.
Although Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, he is still playing in the playoffs as a starting center for Oklahoma City Thunder. Holmgren’s skill with pick-and-pop shooting and rim protection will be crucial for his team as they face off against Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference Semi-Finals.
Other players such as Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Derrek Lively II, and Brandin Podziemski also received votes for Rookie of