Wembanyama, Holmgren highlight All-Rookie teams
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren are among the five players named to the NBA's All-Rookie first team, the league announced Monday.
The tandem is joined by Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller, Miami Heat wing Jaime Jaquez, and Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski.
2023-24 All-Rookie first team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| Jaime Jaquez | Miami Heat |
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors |
Wembanyama and Holmgren were both voted unanimously to the first team, while Miller received 98 votes for the top squad and one second-team selection.
Wembanyama was named Rookie of the Year after an iconic campaign, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, a league-leading 3.6 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. He also finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
The All-Rookie second team features five players from Western Conference teams and another member of the Thunder, the only team to have more than one player selected overall.
2023-24 All-Rookie second team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Dereck Lively II | Dallas Mavericks |
| Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets |
| Keyonte George | Utah Jazz |
| Cason Wallace | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| GG Jackson II | Memphis Grizzlies |
Dereck Lively of the Dallas Mavericks led the All-Rookie second team with 26 first-team votes and 67 second-team votes.
Memphis Grizzlies wing GG Jackson was the only second-rounder to make one of the teams. He averaged 14.8 points and 4.1 rebounds in 48 games this season.
Warriors big man Trayce Jackson-Davis and Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson also received votes. Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson was the only player to receive a first-team vote and not make one of the squads.