NBA Rookie of the Year (ROY) 2024: Top 5 candidates ft. Dereck Lively II (Week 14)

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#3 Brandon Miller

• Last week: Games played: 4 (1 win - 3 losses)
• Season: Games played so far: 38
• Last week: 16.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.8 apg
• Season: 14.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.3 apg

Brandon Miller has been given a bigger role on offense after the Hornets’ leading scorer Terry Rozier was traded to the Miami Heat. Miller struggled in losses to the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz but had impressive outings versus the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The former Alabama star deserves the third spot in week 14 of the NBA Rookie of the Year ladder.

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#2 Chet Holmgren

• Last week: Games played: 4 (3 wins - 1 loss)
• Season: Games played so far: 45
• Last week: 13.5 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 3.0 bpg
• Season: 17.2 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.6 bpg

Chet Holmgren could have had a perfect week but the OKC Thunder were stunned 120-104 by the Detroit Pistons. Holmgren had nine points, 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in the said loss.

The former Gonzaga star also had a showdown with the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday. He had 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal. Holmgren played a key role in the Thunder’s 140-114 drubbing of San Antonio.

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#1 Victor Wembanyama

• Last week: Games played: 4 (2 wins - 2 losses)
• Season: Games played so far: 40
• Last week: 25.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.5 bpg
• Season: 20.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 3.1 bpg, 1.1 spg

Victor Wembanyama is gaining more and more confidence every time he steps on the floor for the Spurs. The No. 1 pick of this year's draft will make it a photo finish for the NBA Rookie of the Year award with Chet Holmgren.

Wembanyama held his own against Joel Embiid on Jan. 22, finishing with 33 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks. “Wemby” had another fantastic night against Holmgren despite San Antonio’s loss. The Frenchman tallied 24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal.

Victor Wembanya capped off his week with 23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He led San Antonio to a pulsating 113-112 victory against the team with the best record in the Western Conference.

Wembanyama is justifying why he has been No. 1 in the NBA Rookie of the Year race over the last two weeks.