The record holder 7-time NBA champion with 3 different teams disapproves of a bold declaration by 19 YO sensation. In a podcast, while discussing the Rookie of the Year contenders, this LA Lakers legend overlooked the 19 YO just for one reason. Despite the hype and personal mentorship of the Golden State Warriors?star player, Stephen Curry, the NBA veteran had an unusual choice.?

Interestingly, the choice he made was only because of the hunger and determination of the other player.?

Unconventional outlook: Horry snubs Victor Wembanyama for top rookie honors

Seven-time NBA champion, Robert Horry, also known as ?Big Shot Bob?, in his podcast made a bold statement. The NBA veteran went against all the odds and did not pick San Antonio Spurs? No. 1 draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, to win the Rookie of the Year award.?

?I am not even putting Wemby in the top 3, he might be 3rd to me,”?Horry claimed.

Horry went with Cam Whitmore, the player no one is talking about. According to him, the Houston Rockets rookie has all the abilities to be the next big thing in the NBA. The 19-year-old has the NBA body, the game, and, moreover, the hunger to win the Rookie of the Year, an award that will make a statement in the league.

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?Cam Whitmore, I got him to win the Rookie of the Year,??Horry said.?

?This dude is p*ssed off, he got an NBA body and NBA game. Just watch him this season,? he said, implying that the rookie has something to prove and the hunger to wrong the critics.?

Curry?s mentorship: Stephen Curry guides Portland Trail Blazers? rookie Scoot Henderson

According to reports, Stephen Curry mentored the Portland Trail Blazers rookie, Scoot Henderson. Amidst all the hype around Spurs? new star Victor Wembanyama, Henderson did get some attention. The Golden State Warriors star guard offered the rookie his personal time and expertise before the draft.?

Will the mentorship of one of the greatest point guards help the budding star live up to his bold claim? Let us know in the comments.

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