The updated ranking of the 2023-24 NBA Rookie Of The Year Award is here: Has Victor Wembanyama already secured this award?

Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 03:00

There's an updated version for the KIA 2023-24 NBA Rookie Ladder, and as some players have climbed up in the considerations, there are some interest players that have been playing solid basketball with consistency. Victor Wembanyama appears again at the top, and rightfully so, given the talented french player's outstanding performance in the past month.

With this new edition of the Rookie Of The Year power rankings we can appreciate why Wemby is higher and far from everyone else. The Spurs' gem ranks 1st in almost all major statistics: points; rebounds; blocks and steals. For the record he's forth in assists as well. San Antonio faced the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night and Wembanyama achieved a unique triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds and...10 blocks! Just sensational and this is only the beginning.

Chet Holmgren also maintains his position. Oklahoma City Thunder is having a season that surprised everyone, but yet the team have managed to stay consistent despite being one of the NBA's youngests teams. They are currently ranked 2nd in the almighty Western Conference and much of that is because Chet Holmgren's presence on the squad. Holmgren had to miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season due to a foot injury, but this season with OKC he's been amazing. Chet holds the best BPM (box plus minus) among all the rookies, proof of his impact on the Thunder squad.

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Brandon Miller and Brandin Podziemski have climbed up a few positions. Miller has been scoring with proficieny for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 23.1 points and 42.6% from long distance.

Podziemski leads his team in BPM and he's only behind Holmgren among all the rookies. When he plays 30+ minutes the Warriors have a 9-6 record, and 17-19 when he plays less time.