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☆ Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs wins NBA Rookie of the Year award
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Steve Almasy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, the first player from France to ever win the honor. Wembanyama’s points and rebounds per game are the highest for a rookie since Blake Griffin averaged 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds during the 2010-11 season. The Frenchman is the first international player since Slovenia’s Luka Doncic in the 2018-19 season to win the award. The Spurs missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 22-60, which matched their record of the previous year. 1 draft picks, Hall of Fame big men David Robinson and Tim Duncan, who also received rookie of the year honors.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, “, Wembanyama, ”, Blake Griffin, Frenchman, Slovenia’s Luka Doncic, @SportsonMax, San, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, CNN’s, De la Fuente Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, Slovenia’s, Spurs, Max, of Fame Locations: France

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. He’s going to the Tech Summit, the league’s thinktank that kicks off the All-Star festivities on Friday morning. “Honestly, my mind has been so focused on our season that I haven’t thought about it too much,” Wembanyama said. He may play more down the stretch of the season, if the Spurs determine that’s best. “Of course, being selected as an All-Star would have been a great achievement especially in my rookie year,” Wembanyama said.

Persons: — Victor Wembanyama’s, He’s, He’ll, ” Wembanyama, “ It’s, Shaquille O’Neal, Wembanyama, he’d, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Bob McAdoo, Elvin Hayes, Bob Lanier, Wemby, Erik Spoelstra, Bam, “, Gregg Popovich —, what’ll, ” Popovich, ”, Tim Duncan, Duncan, minding, Chet Holmgren, deservedly, ” O’Neal, won’t, — Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, San Antonio Spurs, Tech, NBA, Star, of Fame, San, Spurs, Western Conference Locations: Miami, San Antonio, rebuilder, France, Oklahoma

☆ Victor Wembanyama records rare triple-double in San Antonio Spurs win after arriving with ‘Spider-Man Noir’ pregame look
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A new look and new history for transcendent rookie Victor Wembanyama. “It counts even more because it’s family, it’s from the Spurs.”This was Wembanyama’s second NBA triple-double after posting 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in January. Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan added 27 and 16 points respectively in a much-needed road win for San Antonio. After much success in the previous two decades, the franchise is in rebuilding era that is focused on the development of Wembanyama. Despite the victory, the Spurs remain rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference with an 11-43 record.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, –, ’, Clint Capela, Wembanyama, Toronto's Scottie Barnes, Mark Blinch, phenom, David Robinson, Robinson, “, ” Wembanyama, Hakeem Olajuwon, Cole Burston, ”, Gradey Dick, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, NBA, Scotiabank Arena, Atlanta Hawks, Spurs, Reuters, Hall, Raptors, San, Western Conference Locations: Toronto, San Antonio

6 Wisconsin 75-69 on Sunday for its seventh consecutive victory. It extended its Big Ten lead to 1½ games as Wisconsin (16-6, 8-3) lost its second straight. This marked the NCAA-leading 74th straight game in which Edey scored in double figures. Purdue extended the lead to 10 with 14:35 left when Edey dunked on a lob from Fletcher Loyer. Wisconsin: This marked the fifth time in school history that Wisconsin hosted a game in which both teams were ranked in the top 10.

Persons: — Lance Jones, Zach Edey, Braden Smith, Edey, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Rick Mount’s, Tyler Wahl, AJ Storr, Smith, Jones, Fletcher Loyer, Wahl, Mason Gillis, Chucky Hepburn, Hepburn, Connor Essegian, Loyer, ___ Organizations: Purdue, Boilermakers, NCAA, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Badgers, UConn didn't, Nebraska, NEXT Purdue, Indiana, Michigan, AP Locations: MADISON, Wis, Wisconsin, . Wisconsin

Luka Doncic and Devin Booker went on another NBA scoring spree on Friday night, making this a week like none other in league history. “I mean, you have some amazing players, man," Doncic said Friday when asked about the recent run of great scoring performances. Chamberlain scored 100 on March 2, 1962; Bryant scored 81 on Jan. 18, 2006; Chamberlain had 78 on Dec. 8, 1961. And now, Doncic has joined their echelon, his 73 tying Thompson and Chamberlain (who did it twice) for fourth-most in an NBA game. Leaguewide, NBA teams are averaging about 116 points per game this season — the highest rate in the league since the 1969-70 season.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Doncic, —, Booker, Joel Embiid, Karl, Anthony Towns, David Thompson, George Gervin, Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Bryant, Thompson, ” Doncic, Jason Kidd, David Robinson, ” Kidd, — Embiid, Kevin Love, “, ” Booker, Frank Vogel, He'll, Jerry West, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, haven't, Leaguewide, Charles Odum, ___ Organizations: Dallas, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia, Minnesota, NBA, Kobe Bryant —, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas ’, Atlanta, ” Mavericks, Elgin Baylor, Boston, Suns, Indiana, Washington, Portland, ” Suns, Lakers, Philadelphia Warriors, Warriors, Doncic, Baylor, AP Locations: Embiid, Dallas, —, Towns, West, Atlanta

☆ San Antonio Spurs unveil No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama at welcome party in the city
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The city of San Antonio has big expectations for Victor Wembanyama. 1 NBA draft pick emerged from a private plane on Friday, and the welcome party has lasted all weekend. “The last 72 hours have been really tiring but I’m really enjoying the moment,” the 7-foot-4 Frenchman told reporters on Saturday. He enjoyed dinner on Friday night with NBA champions and San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili. “It’s so comforting to see these people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people and generous.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, “, I’m, Frenchman, I’ve, ”, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, ” Wembanyama, They’ve, It’s, ove, eason Organizations: CNN, NBA, San Antonio Spurs Locations: San Antonio

CNN —Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. “It’s a tough league,” Wembanyama told draft broadcaster ESPN through tears after he was selected. G-League player Scoot Henderson, a 6-foot-2 guard, was the third pick, going to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6-foot-7 brothers are the first siblings to be picked in the top five (or top 10, even) of the NBA Draft in the same year.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, – David Robinson, Tim Duncan, ” Wembanyama, “, Adam Silver, Wembanyama, LeBron James, we’ll, Victor, ”, Gregg Popovich, “ He’s, James, Duncan, Bryant, He’s Victor, that’s, I’ve, Wembanyama’s, Bilal Coulibaly, Washington, Jarace Walker, Brandon Miller, Miller, “ I’m, Scoot Henderson, “ They’re, Amen Thompson, Ausar, Jalen, we’ve, Ausar Thompson, FaceTime, Marcus, Markieff Morris, Robin Lopez, Kris Murray, Keegan Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, of Fame, ESPN, Levallois Metropolitans, Mets, ” Spurs, Wembanyama, Indiana, University of Houston, Pacers, Hornets, SEC, Charlotte Hornets, University of Alabama, Southeastern Conference, Portland Trail Blazers, “, NBA.com Twins, Houston Rockets, Rockets, Detroit Pistons, University of Iowa, Sacramento Kings Locations: Kobe, San Antonio, Washington, Alabama, Atlanta

☆ All eyes on projected top pick Wembanyama ahead of NBA Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

June 21 (Reuters) - When it comes to the 2023 NBA Draft, there is Victor Wembanyama and then there is everyone else. A so-called generational talent who can quickly change the trajectory of a franchise, Wembanyama is the most anticipated and hyped NBA Draft prospect since LeBron James, the league's all-time leading scorer, in 2003. I've never seen anything quite like him on a basketball floor," ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas said on a conference call. The Charlotte Hornets own the second pick in the NBA Draft while the Portland Trail Blazers are set to pick third overall. There will be 58 picks across two rounds in the 2023 NBA Draft instead of the usual 60 because Philadelphia and Chicago forfeited a second-round pick due to violating rules governing free agency discussions.

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☆ You Call That Snow?! See How This Winter Stacks Up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Francesca Paris | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

If so, you’re not alone: It has been a dreary winter for children hoping for snow days and grown-up snow enthusiasts alike on the East Coast. More than 50 years of snowfall in … Interactive line chart showing cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years, as well as the median snowfall for all seasons. Line chart showing Philadelphia’s cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years. Loading dataLine chart showing Boston’s cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years. Milwaukee Pittsburgh Providence, R.I. Pueblo, Colo. Richmond, Va. Rockford, Ill. St. Louis Topeka, Kan. About normal snow Anchorage Boise, Idaho Colorado Springs Columbia, Mo.

☆ Legendele nu se uită! Regretatul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant va fi inclus în Hall of Fame
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Legendele nu se uită! Regretatul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant va fi inclus în Hall of Fame pe 15 mai, iar discursul de includere va fi pronunțat de nimeni altul decât Michael Jordan, un alt fost mare baschetbalist. Ceremonia urma să se desfășoarea anul trecut, însă a fost amânată cu un an. La evenimentul, care va avea loc la Uncasville, statul american Connecticut, vor participa 50 de membri ai Hall of Fame. Pe lângă Bryant, care a murit la începutul anului trecut într-un accident de elicopter, în lista gloriilor baschetului american, Hall of Fame vor fi incluși și alte staruri din NBA, Tim Duncan, cvintuplu campion cu San Antonio Spurs, şi Kevin Garnett, câştigătorul unui titlu cu Boston Celtics.

Persons: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Bryant, Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Garnett, David Robinson, Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich Organizations: Hall, Fame, Boston Celtics, Isaiah Thomas, NBA Locations: Kobe, Uncasville, american Connecticut, NBA, San

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