At just 20 years old, San Antonio Spurs' phenom Victor Wembanyama has rewritten NBA history books – becoming the first rookie ever selected for the All-Defensive First Team! The 7-foot-4 French sensation (yes, he’s taller than the Eiffel Tower’s first level!) dominated the league with 3.6 blocks per game, leaving opponents wondering if they’re facing a basketball player or a Marvel superhero.
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo summed it up best: \"For him to get first-team right away? That’s like a freshman winning ‘Teacher of the Year.’\" Wemby joins defensive giants like Rudy Gobert and Anthony Davis in this elite lineup, while young guns like Jalen Suggs earned Second Team honors.
Here’s the real tea : While social media obsessed over his Steph Curry-like 3-pointers, Wembanyama quietly built a defensive resume that’s got NBA legends doing double takes. With this historic nod, the question isn’t \"Will he win Rookie of the Year?\" – it’s \"How many records will he break next?\"
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Victor Wembanyama becomes first rookie in All-Defensive First Team
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