(FILES) San Antonio Spurs French basketball player Victor Wembanyama answers reporters' questions after his team's win over the Washington Wizards in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2024. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on May 6, 2024, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)