Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' standout from France, has been unanimously named the NBA Rookie of the Year. This historic decision was announced yesterday, thrusting him into the spotlight with a debut season that shattered expectations.

Standing at an imposing 7-foot-4, Wembanyama's statistics, as per KENS5, boasted a staggering average of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and led the NBA with 3.6 blocked shots per game, making him an easy choice for the award. Factoring in his 1.2 steals per game, Wembanyama is the first rookie to hit these benchmarks in the league's storied history, solidifying his place among the elite from the get-go.

"Leading rookies in most categories and leading the league in blocks, I'm pretty proud of this," Wembanyama said in a statement obtained by KENS5. He's the first international player to snag the award since Luka Doncic did in 2019. Wembanyama's victory marks him as the third Spur to take home the prize, following in the footsteps of legends David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

Wembanyama's dominance was further highlighted by his performance against the Knicks, where he racked up 40 points and 20 rebounds in a single game and his two triple-doubles over the season. "He doesn't have a ceiling," remarked NBA icon LeBron James, following a game where the rookie sensation nearly notched a second consecutive 5x5 performance, according to KENS5. The French phenom has also been recognized for his defensive abilities, with an NBA Defensive Player of the Year nomination waiting in the wings.

"My goals were always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the year went on," Wembanyama told TNT, as reported by AP News. He's the sixth player to unanimously win since the award's inception. The unanimous decision represents more than just stellar numbers; it's a nod to a player already being hailed as "the future of the NBA" by Denver coach Michael Malone in early April, as per KENS5.

The buzz around Wembanyama has San Antonio fans dreaming big, with the player himself stating, "We've got the potential to be great." The city has embraced their new star, affectionately dubbed "Wemby," and if his first year is anything to go by, the excitement for the future seems well warranted.