In maybe the one bit of reports that could possibly be much less stunning than successful Rookie of the 12 months, Victor Wembanyama has been named to the All-Rookie First Group (which means he was voted one of many 5 finest rookies within the NBA). He’s joined by Chet Holmgren, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Brandon Miller, and Brandin Podziemski.
The groups have been decided by gamers getting two factors for first-team votes and one level for second-team votes from a panel of 100 voters from the media (though it seems somebody was missed because the voting outcomes solely present 99 voters), and the full variety of factors determines the primary and second groups. Wemby and Holmgren have been the one gamers to be unanimously chosen to the First group, whereas Miller obtained one second-team vote and apparently a no-vote from somebody since he solely has 98 votes. Each one else obtained a minimum of double digits in second-team votes.
Rounding out the second group is Dereck Vigorous (who has been very spectacular for the Mavericks within the playoffs), Amen Thompson, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace and GG Jackson II.
We shouldn’t be completed listening to about Wemby’s historic rookie season but. Tomorrow, the All-Protection groups will likely be introduced at 1:00 PM CT, and regardless of being runner up within the Defensive Participant of the 12 months to fellow heart Rudy Gobert, he nonetheless has a very good likelihood to make the First Group as a result of they’re position-less beginning this season. If he makes it, he could be the primary rookie to ever make the All Protection First group, and solely Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, Manute Bol, David Robinson and Tim Duncan made the Second group of their rookie seasons.
Then, on Wednesday at 7:00 PM CT, the All-NBA groups will likely be introduced. That one is somewhat tougher to foretell and will go both manner; it should simply come all the way down to if voters have determined he’s already a prime 15 participant within the league. Keep tuned to seek out out, and congrats to Wemby on one other nice achievement!
