Wembanyama and Holmgren Head-to-Head in NBA Rookie of the Year Race

Despite Spurs' Struggles, Wembanyama Gains Support for Individual Talent

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are the top contenders for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, with Wembanyama playing for the San Antonio Spurs and Holmgren for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Despite the Spurs' poor performance this season, Wembanyama has been praised for his individual talent and is leading the league with 3.1 blocks per game, in addition to averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds.
Holmgren, on the other hand, has been a key player for the Thunder, who are second in the Western Conference, and is averaging 17.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
The 'Inside the NBA' crew, including Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, have all voiced their support for Wembanyama, citing his individual talent and potential to improve any team he's on.
Despite the support for Wembanyama, some bookmakers, such as DraftKings, FanDuel and Bet365, currently favor Holmgren for the Rookie of the Year award.