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The rookie of the year debate continues between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Many analysts give their opinion, including JJ Redick. And the former Clippers player has already changed his mind.

As we slowly approach the end of the regular season, it will soon be time for journalists to vote on individual trophies. 

The title of rookie of the year is widely awaited by fans with a clear advantage for Victor Wembanyama today. Since January and his desire to send a message to the rest of the NBA, the Frenchman is no longer joking.

JJ Redick shocked by Wembanyama’s season

Even Paul George had to change his mind . 

While he thought Chet Holmgren had a slight advantage in the past, the Clippers star explains in his recent podcast that this trophy should go to Wembanyama. 

He is not the only one, since JJ Redick was on fire. And he, too, had previously voted for Holmgren.

JJ Redick apologizes for his flippant opinion about Wemby.

 “Spurs fans did it. They examined every word, all of our body language. 

I understand, we changed our minds. I admit it and I apologize for it. 

But at that point, I really thought Chet Holmgren was the rookie of the year. At this moment. »

“Wembanyama is having, in my opinion, one of the best rookie seasons in NBA history. 

And I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that. His level recently is crazy and when he is on the floor, he impacts victories. »

So Redick maintains that Chet Holmgren was the leader earlier in the season, but not anymore. 

His vote clearly goes to Wembanyama, who is having an absolutely crazy season for a rookie.

There is no doubt that journalists have a similar opinion to the former Clipper.

Even JJ Redick must bow to Victor Wembanyama’s performance. The former player now votes for the Frenchman for the rookie of the year title, far ahead of Chet Holmgren. And we can say that it is deserved.