2023-12-04 23:33:00
Basket – NBA
NBA: Chet Holmgren takes advantage of Victor Wembanyama in the race for Rookie of the Year
Published on December 5, 2023 at 12:33 a.m. – updated on December 5, 2023 at 12:33 a.m.
Passionately passionate about basketball, he left to live in San Antonio to follow Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs after a diploma at the IEJ, his gaze constantly fixed on the NBA, both on the field and on the statistics and contracts.
Chet Holmgren surpassed Victor Wembanyama for the Western Conference’s first Rookie title of October and November. Thus, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie takes a step ahead of the San Antonio Spurs in the race for the Rookie of the Year title.
Despite the numerous defeats of San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had strong arguments for the title of Rookie of the months of October and November. However, the NBA chose to award the trophy to its competitor, Chet Holmgrenwho thus takes the advantage in the race for the title of Rookie of the year.
Chet Holmgren, the efficiency argument
With averages of 17.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 0.9 steals, Chet Holmgren emerged as the logical favorite for this award. His solid defense and offensive output are among the main reasons why the Thunder currently occupies second place in the Western Conference with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses.
Although his raw stats are lower than those of The animal, the American stood out for his efficiency. He has made 53.7% of his shots since the start of the NBA season, including 41% from three points. In a more favorable collective context than that of the French and after a year of preparation for Oklahoma City due to his injury, he appeared to be better prepared for his entry into the league.
Victor Wembanyama, impressive in defeat
Victor Wembanyama could also have been a candidate for the title of Rookie of the Month, for which he was nominated. Averaging 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and 1.3 steals over 18 games, he has proven that he is an exceptional player. However, individual performances are not everything. THE Spurs finished November with a disappointing 3-15 record, which likely influenced the vote.
Its effectiveness is significantly lower than that ofHolmgren, with a shooting success rate of 43.7% (-10%), including 27.1% at three points (-13.9%). These statistics are notably due to the lack of organization of the game of Saint Anthony and to its predominant place within the collective. He is already the star of the team, a difficult role to assume, while his rival is the second of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
A favorite for the Rookie of the Year title
Monthly trophies are only anecdotal rewards. The real stakes of the duel between Victor Wembanyama et Chet Holmgren will be, this season, the title of Rookie of the year. If the first choice in the NBA draft was designated as the favorite before the start of the season, the majority of American bookmakers now see Holmgren impose oneself. The season is long and The animal will still have the opportunity to regain control, but the interior of Thunder is on track to win this trophy at the end of the year.
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