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‘I found a home here’ | Spurs’ Wembanyama thanks fans, teammates, San Antonio after winning Rookie of the Year

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“I would’ve never been able to do this alone,” posted Wembanyama about his Rookie of the Year Award. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama ran away with the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year Award but thanked everyone who helped him reach the incredible milestone. In a touching message he posted on social … Read more

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes center court in the final episode of ‘Pass The Rock’ NBA App series

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“He’s not intimidated by anything. He knows he needs to do work,” said Gregg Popovich about Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — With his rookie season over and capped with the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Award honor, San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama stars in the final episode of “Pass The Rock” on the NBA App. “Pass … Read more

Settlement could open the way for college athletes getting paid by their schools

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An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would work remain unanswered. But here’s where things stand right now. WASHINGTON — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. … Read more

‘He’s the future of the NBA’ | Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year

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In an otherwise tough season for the Spurs, the 7-foot-4 franchise cornerstone lived up to the hype and looks ready to lead the team back to contention. SAN ANTONIO — Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama ran away with the NBA Rookie of the Year award in voting results that were announced by the league Monday. The … Read more