Despite the Beatdown vs Chet Holmgren and Co, Victor Wembanyama is Confident about Winning ROTY

The preseason games have given birth to a new rivalry in the league, the clash of the towers. Two seven-foot men, Chet Holmgren, and Victor Wembanyama, towering over the rest of the players to stamp their authority in the league. Even though Holmgren was drafted in 2022, he will make his debut in the upcoming season. Ultimately, paving the way for the ‘Rookie of the Year Award’ between the two towers. However, the San Antonio Spurs star has shown confidence in winning it in a recent interview.

Fans witnessed the ultimate clash of towers during the Spurs’ first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both stars went up against each other, leading their team with points. In the end, the Thunder star had the last laugh, as they sealed the game with a point 122-121 victory.

Victor Wembanyama shows confidence about the ROTY award

Coming into the league with heights of expectation, Victor Wembanyama has already proved his worth in the preseason games. Notably, it doesn’t end there, as the 19-year-old star aimed for more, Rookie of the Year award. It isn’t an easy deal anymore, as Chet Holmgren recently responded with a victory. Holmgren has the added advantage of sitting on the sidelines of the Thunder camp in the last season, gaining wisdom. Even then, Wemby showed confidence in a recent interview.

In a recent rapid-fire question with the NBA2K, Wemby predicted several awards for the upcoming season. When it came down to the ROTY award, the star instantly uttered, “Victor Wembanyama.” Moreover, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal also rooted for the French baller.

Furthermore, apart from winning the ROYT award, he could also appear in the All-Star game, considering his popularity and growing fandom in the NBA world.

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On the other hand, despite losing the game against the Thunder, Wemby truly showed his class.

Wemby vs Holmgren

The two towers went head-to-head in the opening preseason game for both sides. Holmgren scored one point more than Wemby, with 21 points in just 16 minutes. On the other hand, Wemby scored 20 points in 19 minutes. Above all, he impressed the fans with his steals, ball handling, and dunks.

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Moreover, it is too early to jump to conclusions, but as fans, there is definitely a treat in the regular season. Entering the league amid heights of expectations, will Wemby live up to the expectations? Let us know in the comments.