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Victor Wembanyama has his mind set on the future, inspiteof a strong novice season.
The San Antonio Spurs center won the Rookie of the Year Award for his efforts in 2023-24 and got the award Saturday in a event as Scobee Planetarium in San Antonio.
During his approval speech, he revealed his appreciation for the honor and stated that he desires to construct off the momentum and grow with the fanbase and company.
“I desire to keep the momentum going and let everyone understand they are a part of the household and a part of the story,” Wembanyama stated, per Andrew Lopez of ESPN. “I think in the fans, my colleagues, the personnel. I think in them as much as I believe they think in me.”
He likewise keptinmind that “the future is going to be enjoyable” with the franchise, inspiteof the current battles.
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Wembanyama balanced 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 helps and 3.6 obstructs in 71 videogames as a novice. In addition to his novice of the year honor, he was likewise the league’s block champ.
Still, San Antonio was notable to capitalize on the strong play as it went 22-60 and endedup 14th i