The NBA All-Star voting update has just dropped, and rising star Victor Wembanyama is gaining ground in the Western Conference frontcourt!
Is Victor Wembanyama on his way to becoming an All-Star? This dream is inching closer to reality as we count down the weeks! The big question now is whether he’ll secure a starting spot.
Wembanyama Shines in Second Return
After the initial round of voting, Wemby was sitting in fifth place. It seemed like a long shot for a starting position, but the sensation known as “The Alien” has made moves in the recent updates.
The competition is fierce, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić continue to dominate their respective conferences in the latest fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting, presented by AT&T.
Remember, fans have a hefty say, with their votes comprising 50% of the equation. The rest comes from players and media, each contributing 25%. Keep an eye out for the next update!
Hopes for a Starting Spot
Can we dare to dream of seeing Victor start in his very first All-Star Game? Not so fast, my friends! While the Rookie of the Year is making strides and has even surpassed Anthony Davis, it’s worth noting that the gap to third-place LeBron James has widened. After the first update, about 250,000 votes separated Wemby from the King, but that number has ballooned to over 300,000! Climbing over the throne of LeBron is no easy feat.
But we all know that when it comes to Victor Wembanyama, nothing is impossible. If he keeps delivering highlight-reel performances, who knows what could happen? As a wise person once said, “Forget that you have no chance; on a misunderstanding, it might just work out” (though this would be far from a misunderstanding…).
Source: NBA Communications