There is no Sophomore jinx! U.S. ESPN"Wembanyama in Year 2, Evolve into the League's Best Player"
Aug 28, 2024
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This name, called the Sophomore Slump, refers to a phenomenon in which the enthusiasm of one's freshman year decreases and the grades become sluggish when one becomes a second grader. The meaning was confirmed, and in professional sports, it was used to represent the phenomenon in which passion as a rookie falls in the second year.
ESPN ranked 'Most Notable Player of the NBA's 2nd year.
There were many players with strong potential, including Victor Wembanyama last season. The competition for the Rookie of the Year award was also fierce. Therefore, there are exceptionally many players who will leap to a full-fledged superstar in their second year.
First place was also Wembanyama (San Antonio). He averaged 21 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game last season.
It was a monstrous performance. The media outlet 'was already one of the best defenders in the league. He said he was the first rookie to be selected for the All-Defensive First Team.
He predicted that his power would be even stronger in his second year.
The media reported 'Wembanyama has incredible talent. And the pace of development is also strong. San Antonio has already reorganized the team around him. Standing tall at 2 meters 23 meters and with excellent speed, he tests every game to see what he can do with his physical condition. Jump shooting ability, which is considered a weakness, is also developing. It is evolving into a more powerful passer'San Antonio has recruited players who can help Wembley like Chris Paul and Harris Barnes. It is natural to expect him to be the best superstar in his second year.
Second place went to Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets. The outlet evaluated 'We've been very strong since the All-Star break last season, emerging as Houston's offensive leader, an outstanding rebounder on the outside, and a strong athletic defender.'
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