Victor Wembanyama had an outstanding rookie season in the NBA, outshining Chet Holmgren and being unanimously voted the Rookie of the Year. With an average of 21.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, Wembanyama proved his talent not only on offense but also as a defensive force. Despite a slow start to the season, he found his stride as the year progressed and is now considered one of the best players in the league with potential to be in the conversation for greatest of all time.
Chet Holmgren finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting but is still playing in the playoffs as the starting center for Oklahoma City Thunder. His skill in 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 in the race, but it was ultimately Wembanyama who stood out as the league’s top rookie due to his exceptional performance and impact on the court.
