Victor Wembanyama Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren stand as two young players poised to attain legendary status should they sustain consistency throughout their careers.

Recent reports from NBA officials on X (formerly known as Twitter) indicate that Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are the two rookies who have led the NBA in total blocks since this statistic became official in 1973-74.

Victor Wembanyama is emerging as the basketball world’s next major sensation, drawing comparisons to LeBron James. While his initial season with the San Antonio Spurs presented challenges, he has steadily honed his skills, facing formidable competition from some of the NBA’s most prolific interior scorers.

Despite the hurdles, Wembanyama delivered a standout rookie campaign, featuring in 71 games and averaging an impressive 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and an astonishing 3.6 blocks per game. His consistent performance has solidified his status as a rising star among rookies, and he remains determined to elevate his game even further.

Both Holmgren and Wembanyama have made a strong impression in their debut seasons

Holmgren emerged as one of the standout rookies of the season, showcasing his talent by playing the most minutes and appearing in all 82 regular-season games alongside just one other player. Regarded as the frontrunner to surpass Wembanyama and claim the title of Rookie of the Year, Holmgren, along with Wembanyama, is reshaping the center position in the league.

With impressive regular-season stats averaging 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and a 37% three-point range, Holmgren has been a key asset for the Thunder. The budding rivalry between him and Wembanyama promises thrilling matchups and captivating entertainment for basketball fans.