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Clemente Almanza

Chet Holmgren finishes 2nd in 2023-24 Rookie of the Year

The NBA announced on Monday that Victor Wembanyama won the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren finished second in the voting.

Wembanyama totaled 495 points from 99 first-place votes (5 points each). Holmgren had 295 points from 98 second-place votes (3 points each) and one third-place vote (1 point each).

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller finished third. The full voting results can be viewed below:

This isn’t really a shocker. After a close race to start the season, Wembanyama took off with a strong finish. He had the chance to put up monster numbers on the San Antonio Spurs.

Meanwhile, Holmgren’s numbers didn’t flash as much due to being the third option on a title contender. He manned one of the best defenses in the league as an elite rim protector.

The 22-year-old is instead focused on a deep playoff run. The Thunder advanced to the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs with a sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Even though Wembanyama won the award, the two 7-foot centers will likely be linked for the rest of their careers due to their similarities and draft position.

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