The NBA has unveiled the top first-year stars from the 2023–24 season, announcing the All-Rookie teams to honor these emerging talents. Rooke forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were unanimously selected to the All-Rookie First Team. They both earned all 99 first-place votes in the Rookie of the Year voting.
Wembanyama was the first overall selection by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft. Holmgren then was picked by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the second overall pick. They both proved the trust of their teams in them, though for Holmgren, it was hard.
The other three in this rank are Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. Miller was a finalist for the Rookie of the Year alongside Wembanyama and Holmgren. He received 97 first-team votes and one second-team vote. Jaime Jaquez Jr. appeared on all 99 ballots, while Brandin Podziemski was on 97, rounding out the first-team selections with strong support.
The 2023–24 NBA All-Rookie Second Team includes Dereck Lively II, GG Jackson II, Keyonte George, Amen Thompson, and Cason Wallace.
2023-24 NBA All-Rookie Teams spark backlashes from fans
After the announcement of the 2023–24 NBA All-Rookie teams, a significant portion of fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the selections. Many netizens took to social media to voice their frustration, particularly over the exclusion of Dereck Lively from the First Team.
Lively’s impressive stats for the season, ranking third in total rebounding, second in offensive rebounding, and fourth in blocks, made his omission from the First team a point of contention for many.
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Scoot Henderson‘s snubbing also drew considerable criticism. Fans were quick to highlight Henderson’s contributions and felt he deserved a spot on the First Team.
Another contentious point was the exclusion of Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson. Many fans criticized the decision, suggesting that the selection panel might have confused him with Amen Thompson, who made the Second Team. This mix-up theory was a popular talking point among those unhappy with the announcement.
The upcoming announcements of the All-Defensive team selections are on TuesdLater,ater the All-NBA team selections will be revealed on Wednesday. Stay tuned for the latest update!
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