Victor Wembanyama makes history as NBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Victor Wembanyama, 22, has been named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest and first unanimous winner of the award. He led the league in blocks for the third straight season and is a finalist for NBA Most Valuable Player.
Victor Wembanyama has been named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, making history as the youngest and first unanimous winner. At 22 years and 106 days, Wembanyama is the fourth San Antonio Spurs player to receive the award. He led the league in blocks for the third consecutive season, with 3.1 blocks per game, and anchored a Spurs defense that ranked third in defensive rating. Wembanyama's 627 total blocks since entering the league are 203 more than any other active player. He beat out Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson for the award and is also a finalist for NBA Most Valuable Player. Wembanyama's achievement makes him a potential candidate to join an exclusive group of players who have won both MVP and DPOY in the same year.
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