The Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren had a rough start to his NBA career due to a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. The injury required surgery and forced Holmgren to miss his rookie season, coincidentally aligning him with fellow NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama. They both later entered their first entire season on the court simultaneously.
Despite the budding rivalry between the two on the court, Holmgren recently confirmed that there’s no bad blood between him and Wembanyama off the court. During an appearance on Paul George’s “Podcast P,” Holmgren addressed the rumors of a feud between them.
“I’ll just say, us being competitors. We played against each other before we were even in the NBA. But people be like, ‘Y’all got beef?’ I’m like, ‘Beef? We’re out there competing, but beef? Beef means, when I see you, we’re fighting,” Holmgren said.
“I don’t got beef with him. I honestly don’t even know the guy; we just play basketball against each other,” he added.
Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama Rookie Season Stats
Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama had a significant impact during their rookie seasons in the NBA. Holmgren played in all 82 regular-season games for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Holmgren averaged 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game. Despite his impressive stats, Holmgren narrowly missed the Rookie of the Year award. But he still earned 98 of a possible 99 second-place votes.
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On the other hand, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs had an even more remarkable rookie season. In 71 regular-season games, Team France’s debutant star averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 blocks per game.
Wlmbanayma’s dominant performances earned him the 2024 Rookie of the Year award. While Holmgren may have fallen short in the Rookie of the Year race, he and Wembanyama were recognized for their excellence by being named to the All-Rookie First Team.
