Wembanyama is the betting favorite to win the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year at -130 odds, according to DraftKings\u2019 NBA awards market.<\/p>\n
The Spurs played the Hornets in their NBA 2K24 Summer League debut on Friday night. The game was the hottest show in Las Vegas, and extra tickets fetched $200 on the secondary market. A sold-out crowd was on hand at Thomas and Mack Center to witness Wembanyama for the first time.<\/p>\n
Special moment,”<\/strong> Wembanyama told reporters about his first game. “Really special to wear that jersey for a first time. It\u2019s really an honor.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nA nervous Wembanyama looked lost at times on defense in the opening quarter, especially in transition. He struggled to find his shot on offense with a 2-for-13 overall night from the floor, including 1-for-6 from 3-point range. He tossed up a couple of airballs from beyond the arc when he rushed a couple of possessions in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n
Wembanyama finished his summer league debut with nine points, eight rebounds, five blocked shots, and three assists.<\/p>\n
“All in all, I think he did a good job,” said Spurs summer coach Matt Nielsen. “You can see his basketball IQ is elite.”<\/p>\n
The Spurs edged out the Hornets 76-68 during an ugly game in which both teams looked awful on offense.<\/p>\n