Spurs' Victor Wembanyama selected as finalist for NBA Rookie of the Year, DPOY awards
KSAT - 2024-04-22T01:04:15.499Z

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to be selected as one of three finalists for both the league’s Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards.

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