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Victor Wembanyama Defies Odds to Earn Unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year Designation: Can He Surpass Kobe Bryant?

Victor Wembanyama had an incredible rookie season in the NBA, surpassing Chet Holmgren and being unanimously voted NBA Rookie of the Year. Wembanyama’s outstanding performance on the field has raised expectations for him to become one of the best players in the league and potentially in the conversation for the greatest player of all time in the future.

Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, excelling both offensively and defensively. He finished in the top three for Defensive Player of the Year, showing his talent and potential to dominate the league for years to come. Despite a slow start to the season, Wembanyama thrived as it progressed, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with.

Although Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, he is still playing in the playoffs as Oklahoma City Thunder’s starting center. His shooting and rim protection skills will be vital for his team as they face Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference Semifinals.

Other players such as Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Derrek Lively II and Brandin Podziemski also received votes in Rookie of the Year race but ultimately it was Wembanyama who stood out as

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