The 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year is... Victor Wembanyama!#NBAAwards | #KiaROY
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Published 2024-05-06
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San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama is the recipient of the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year.
Wembanyama is the first player from France to win the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award, which has been presented annually since the 1952-53 season. He is also the third player to earn the honor with the Spurs, joining David Robinson (1989-90) and Tim Duncan (1997-98).
Wembanyama received all 99 first-place votes from a media panel, making him the first unanimous Kia NBA Rookie of the Year since Karl-Anthony Towns in the 2015-16 season.
In the 2023-24 regular season, Wembanyama led all rookies in points, rebounds and blocks per game, in addition to ranking fourth in assists and second in steals per game. He is the second rookie to lead all NBA players in blocks per game in a season, joining Manute Bol (1985-86). Wembanyama and Bol are also the only two rookies to lead the NBA in total blocks in a season since blocks were first recorded in the 1973-74 season.
Wembanyama became the first player to average at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in fewer than 30 minutes per game in a season. He is also the first player to have at least 1,500 points, 700 rebounds, 250 assists, 250 blocks and 100 three-pointers made in a season.
All Comments (21)
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All those people dissing him in his pre-season debut, stay on that side.
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To have a highlight reel like this in your rookie season is crazy
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I ain’t never watched 30min straight of a rookies highlights. Bro is him 👽
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That "oh mama!Wembanyama" we will hear that for a long time if he stays healthy
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“Wembanyama became the first player to average at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in fewer than 30 minutes per game in a season.” Not first rookie, first player. 20 years old. Next season he’ll almost definitely have a good point guard. Legend in the making.
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Bill Land (Oh Mama calls) is a real OG announcer for the Spurs, 20yrs. This past season likely will be his last. He shared he is battling Myeloma, a rare and incurable blood disease, in November. Give this man respect he deserves, he called some of the most famous calls in NBA history during the Spurs dynasty run. He also is committed to the team, even after breaking his wrist and multiple face lacerations right after a fall, he still didn't miss a call. Bill Land, you're one of the goat announcers.
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I am from Germany and since this season i am watching nba. Because of him.
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7'5 guard with the greatest defensive potential ever, high basketball IQ & is also clutch. Can't wait to see how this mans career turns out!
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Proud of our Frenchie 🇫🇷 What an incredible season. But even prouder of his humility, his thirst for learning and his respect for the league and its players. There are some very good players in this league and some very good rookies who will follow him throughout his NBA journey. The next generation is here and Victor, please, bring home as many titles as possible ! Félications encore Vic'
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Young superstar in the making. When he gets to 34 minutes a game with a pass first point guard, the sky is the limit for this kid
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Missed the insane block on chet right after he hit the second huge 3 in the clutch
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Victor Wembanyama is the real deal, the greatest prospect since Lebron James exceeded the hype.
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This fucking highlight tape is legendary
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Félicitations Victor. On est si fiers de toi en France, merci pour tout et tous mes voeux de bonheur.
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Dude is definitely an alien. Skill-wise, one of the greatest rookie's we've ever seen. I hope the kid has a long, healthy, and successful career, and I hope we see him play at an even higher level for a long time.
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Well deserverd, one of the greatest rookies of all time.
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At least we can all agree on this award's winner... 😂
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Never did follow the NBA enough to have a team, but I might become a Spurs fan just to follow Wemby. Dude's like an NBA 2K created player who stepped out into the real world.
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Victor is crazy bro 😎
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YES!!! CONGRATS WEMBY!!! YOU SO DESERVE THIS!!! GSG!!!❤
