The dazzling debuts of Viktor Wimbyan and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have stolen the limelight, but Chet Holmgren still leads the Rookie of the Year race, according to ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith.

Wimbledon debut stunner:

The 20-year-old giant was a revelation, slashing 27 points in a head-to-head battle with the reigning MVP. His impressive performance, which included a key block on Giannis, had fans raving about his potential. However, despite the impressive performance, according to Smith, Winbanezan is still behind Holmgren in the race for ROTY.

Holmgren's winning edge:

Smith points to Holmgren's impact on a winning team as the key factor that makes the difference. The San Antonio Spurs are currently struggling while the Oklahoma City Thunder are surprisingly in the playoffs. Smith believes that Holmgren's contribution to a winning team gives him an advantage over Wimbanyama at this stage.

Beyond the numbers:

Smith acknowledges that Wambanyama has unique skills and potential, but he emphasises the importance of team success in the Player of the Year voting. He argues that Wambanyama's performance is even more impressive given his playing time limit and the current state of the Spurs squad.

The race is still on:

That's just one analyst's opinion, and the Player of the Year battle is far from over. Both Wimbanyama and Holmgren have the potential to cement their positions throughout the season. Wimbanyama's individual talent and Holmgren's game-winning influence add a fascinating dimension to the competition.