San Antonio Spurs rookie big man Victor Wembanyama has been named one of the NBA’s biggest winners of the 2023-24 NBA season by Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey. The 7-foot-4 forward has indeed had one of the best rookie seasons in league history, so it’s no surprise to see him cast so — as Bailey acknowledges.
“Wembanyama adjusted to the speed and athleticism of the NBA game faster than just about anyone could’ve predicted, and now the rest of the league has to be concerned about the future,” writes the B/R analyst of the French wunderkind. “Wemby can shoot from seemingly anywhere.”
“He drilled a dribble pull-up 3 from several feet behind the line during the comeback against the (Denver) Nuggets. He’s already perhaps the game’s most feared rim protector.”
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“Beyond leading the NBA in blocks per game, he forced tons of about-faces from would-be drivers,” adds Bailey. “He’s an underrated playmaker and cheat code around the rim too.”
“The hype surrounding Wembanyama coming into this season was unreal. That he’s already exceeding it is even harder to believe. As a rookie, he’s made it clear he’ll be a perennial MVP candidate, and that could start as early as next season.”
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