Victor Wembanyama vs Chet Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama vs Chet Holmgren: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren?
Wembanyama and Holmgren are often compared as two of the most promising young big men in the NBA, with their contrasting styles and skills leading to a budding rivalry.
Victor Wembanyama
Key numbers
- NBA Blocks LeaderLed the league in blocks per game during rookie season
- Pro A MVP PointsLed Pro A in scoring during the 2022-23 season
- Rebounds LeaderLed Pro A in rebounds during the 2022-23 season
- All-Star Game MVPWon once
- FIBA RecordSet record for blocks per game in a single tournament
Top honours
- NBA Rookie of the Year2024
- NBA All-Defensive First Team2024
- Defensive Player of the Year2026
- Pro A MVP2023
- Pro A Best Defender2023
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Chet Holmgren
Key numbers
- Height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
- Weight208 lb (94 kg)
- NBA Draft2nd overall pick, 2022
- College Points per Game14.1
- College Rebounds per Game9.9
Top honours
- NBA All-Rookie First Team2024
- NBA Champion2025
- NBA All-Star2026
- Mr. Basketball USA2021
- Gatorade National Player of the Year2021