(FILES) San Antonio Spurs' French forward-center #01 Victor Wembanyama shoots the ball past Dallas Mavericks' US power forward #03 Grant Williams during the NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on October 25, 2023. 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 CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)