Alien Victor Wembanyama received his Rookie of the Year trophy at the San Antonio Planetarium

San Antonio organized a small ceremony yesterday to celebrate its future. The alien Victor Wembanyama received his “Rookie of the Year” trophy in the local planetarium, in the presence of around a hundred children from neighboring primary schools. Unanimously appointed at the start of the week, the French interior took advantage of the opportunity and the presentation of the trophy by the GM of Spurs, Brian Wrightto remember all the stages of this extraordinary season.

The Spurs also published a clip summarizing this year full of emotions, from his arrival in San Antonio to the victory in his last regular season match against the defending champion, Denver. For “Wemby”, this individual trophy is a strong symbol to remember this 2023/24 exercise which will have changed his life.

“Of course I want to win as quickly as possible, but I didn't expect us to win the title in my first season. So this is one of the representations of our progress throughout the year and all the efforts we have made on the ground., did he declare. “I think receiving this trophy here, with fans, kids and everyone happy to be here, is also a good feeling for me and a good representation of the love we have received throughout the year. For me, it’s the best way to receive the trophy.”

The future looks bright

After the broadcast of the clip in which he speaks to thank the entire “Spurs Army”, from the leaders to the volunteers including the players, the staff, and of course the public, Victor Wembanyama once again insisted on this notion of environment, ending his speech by assuring that the future was going to be even more “fun”.

“I'm realistic, I know there will be videos of me on the internet and talk about the fact that I won this award, but there is so much more than that. For me, it’s much more about recognizing the greatness and value of everyone”he added. “I mean it’s not enough. It's barely anything. I want to continue the momentum and let everyone know that they are part of the family and part of history. I believe in the fans, in my teammates, in the staff. I believe in them as much as I think they believe in me.”

From now on, Victor Wembanyama will therefore prepare for the future and in particular the next event on the international scene with the Paris Olympic Games which he will compete this summer with the French team.

“This summer is special because it’s very busy. I've already had time to relax a little in France with my family, and now I'll have time to train and I'll just have some time after the Olympics, hopefully, to relax. train before the season » he concluded.

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.