Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year
The San Antonio Spurs power forward is the first Frenchman to win the award.
BBC Sport
Victor Wembanyama, nicknamed "Wemby", is a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Considered one of the best basketball prospects in a generation, he was selected first overall by the Spurs in the 2023 NBA draft. With a listed height of 7 feet 4 inches, Wembanyama is tied with Boban Marjanović as the tallest active NBA player.
The San Antonio Spurs power forward is the first Frenchman to win the award.