On Tuesday night, it was introduced that Spurs guard Stephon Fort was named the NBA Rookie of the 12 months.
Wednesday afternoon, Fort obtained his trophy on the Spurs apply facility amid household, teammates, and an excited Spurs workers.
Whereas it was a disgrace he couldn’t obtain the honors in entrance of a capability Frost Financial institution Middle crowd in anticipation of an thrilling playoff sport, the Victory Capital Efficiency was nonetheless abuzz earlier than the presentation started.
Earlier than the ceremony a number of Spurs members have been strolling round gleefully. Common Supervisor Brian Wright, coach Mitch Johnson, CEO R. C. Buford and gamers Keldon Johnson, De’Aaron Fox, and Riley Minix have been all seen milling about with smiles.
When the ceremony started, Brian Wright spoke about why the Spurs had been so eager on Fort — his ability, his maturity, and his potential. He then mentioned that there have been higher visitors than he to current the trophy.
Fort was joined by David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Victor Wembanyama. All three gained Rookie of the 12 months with the Spurs.
Fort is the fourth participant Spurs franchise historical past to earn the ROTY honors.
The day earlier than, Spurs commentator Jacob Tobey spoke with Fort in regards to the announcement.
Whereas Fort was assured he was going to be named the Rookie of the 12 months, he remained humble and unfold the gratitude from God to his household to the staff that believed in him from the beginning stating, “that is a part of the unconditional help I obtained all yr.”
Whereas Fort joins Robinson, Duncan, and Wemby to be named Rookie of the 12 months, he’s the primary to not have been drafted within the high spot. Because the fourth decide within the draft, he outshine Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, and Reed Sheppard in addition to fellow nominee Jaylen Wells.
Though the presentation was understated, the presence of present gamers and legends served to remind everybody that that is just the start for this proficient younger man.
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