Wembanyama is the first Spur since Tim Duncan to capture the award three months in a row.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has done it again, is living up to the massive hype in his rookie season—and has perhaps cemented his case for Rookie of the Year as well.
The NBA announced that Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the Month for games played in March. This marks his third straight Rookie of the Month honor, making him the first Spur since Tim Duncan to capture the award three months in a row.
His March stats are eye-popping, and if the current trajectory holds we might need to come up with new words to describe the young star’s play.
Wembanyama played 12 games (all starts) in March, averaging 21.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per matchup. He also notched 1.7 steals and a league-leading 3.83 blocks per game, and led all NBA rookies in scoring, rebounds and blocks for the month.
It was also another month that saw Wembanyama post multiple historic statlines. In March 17’s overtime win over Brooklyn, he finished with 33 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks and seven assists, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (three times), Charles Barkley (1986) and Joel Embiid (2017) as the only players – rookies or otherwise – to reach those numbers in a single game.
On March 29 against the Knicks, another Spurs win, Wembanyama became the first rookie since Shaquille O’Neal in 1993 to reach 40 points and 20 rebounds in a game. Wembanyama scored a career-high 40 points in that game, and posted eight double-doubles over the course of the month.
He also became the first rookie since LeBron James in December 2003 to accrue five performances of 30 or more points in a single calendar month.
Spurs News: Wembanyama’s ‘Alien’ sneakers coming soon, 2024 Spurs Jr. Coaches of the Year, Austin Spurs season concludes, and more
SAN ANTONIO — It’s time to catch up on some San Antonio Spurs news you may have missed.
FREE T-SHIRTS AT FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT
When the Spurs host the Pistons at the season’s final game, all fans in attendance will receive a free T-shirt.
The Spurs announced on Sunday, April 14, that it is Fan Appreciation Night.
This night will feature multiple giveaways and activations to celebrate the San Antonio fanbase, including a full arena T-shirt giveaway featuring illustrations of Coyote hand-drawn by Spurs players.
This exclusive T-shirt, free to all ticketed attendees, is covered in various creative interpretations of Coyote, drawn by Blake Wesley, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham, Tre Jones, Victor Wembanyama and Zach Collins.
To close out the night, Takis ambassadors will hand out free bags of Takis Fuego and Takis Intense Nacho flavored chips to all fans as they exit the arena.
Credit: Spurs
WEMBANYAMA’S ‘ALIEN’ SNEAKERS LANDING SOON
Victor Wembanyama’s Nike GT Hustle 2 “Alien” signature sneakers will be available on May 3 and cost $170.00.
It features a black and green colorway with an alien face, representing Wemby’s out-of-this-world play on the floor.
“Be unique every day” is written on the bottom of the sneakers.
🛸🛸🛸 https://t.co/LKEg9qdhea pic.twitter.com/swS7d4ya9h
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) April 2, 2024
SPURS SHOUT OUT THEIR PARENTS
Charles Bassey, Dominick Barlow, and Julian Champangnie took time to reflect on their parents’ positive impact on their lives.
Shaping their dreams 🫶
Charles, Dom, and Julian talk about how their parents inspired them throughout their lives in an all-new Our Heroes pres. by @XWorldWallet #ad pic.twitter.com/mPMJBStXky
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 1, 2024
2023-24 SPURS PHOTO
Say cheese! The Spurs recently released their 2023-24 team photo.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 pic.twitter.com/cYBUk3IULt
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 1, 2024
FIESTA DE LOS SPURS RUN IS NEARING
The 3rd Annual Fiesta De Los Spurs Run is on April 27th, and you can register now.
¡Viva la Fiesta! 🥳👏
Join us for the 3rd Annual Fiesta De Los Spurs Run!
Experience the thrill of the Flambeau Parade Route before it comes to life, win prizes, & party with live music and special guests!
Don't miss out – register now! https://t.co/r20dUCK5ix pic.twitter.com/aK7kb60pcs
— Spurs Way (@spurs_way) March 28, 2024
CONGRATS COACHES
Congratulations to Coach Noah Phillips and Coach Juanesha Maxfield for being named the 2024 Spurs Jr. NBA Coaches of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Noah Phillips and Coach Juanesha Maxfield, our outstanding 2024 Spurs Jr. NBA Coaches of the Year! 👏
Their dedication, mentorship, and commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the court are truly inspiring! pic.twitter.com/7DNuMoxaeH
— Spurs Way (@spurs_way) March 27, 2024
AUSTIN SPURS SEASON ENDS
The Austin Spurs 20-2324 season has ended, and the team thanked all the fans for their support this season.
What an incredible season we had. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU fam for all your love and support! pic.twitter.com/QxQI34yWc0
— Austin Spurs (@austin_spurs) March 31, 2024
The Austin Spurs defeated the Iowa Wolves, 132-107, in their regular-season finale and finished with a 2014 record.