The Victor Wembanyama experience has already taken over the NBA this season.
The San Antonio Spurs rookie knows it’s only the beginning.
Wembanyama will likely be a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year award — and for good reason.
The Frenchman has averaged 8.2 defensive rebounds, 1.3 steals, and a league-leading 3.4 blocks over 56 games so far in his first year in the NBA.
But Wembanyama is expected to yield the award to his countryman Rudy Gobert.
The 3-time DPOY has anchored the defense for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who boast the best defensive rating in the NBA by a wide margin.
During his Thursday press conference, Wembanyama was asked about contending for the Defensive Player of the Year award in his first year.
The Spurs star gave an awesome response.
“I know that Rudy [Gobert] has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. Let him win it now, because after that it’s no longer his turn,”
Wemby answered.
Asked in French by
@TheoQuintard about contending for the DPOY, Wemby responded with this:“I know that Rudy (Gobert) has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. Let him win it now, because after that it's no longer his turn."
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) March 14, 2024
It’s hard to argue with Wembanyama on this one.
He averages almost a full block per game more than the next closest players in the category.
Wemby’s absurd 8-foot wingspan deters players from attacking the basket arguably more than any other player in the league not named Gobert.
When it comes to Wembanyama winning the DPOY award, it feels like a matter of “when” and not “if.”
News
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark Got Embarrassed In The Weight Room After Joining Her Fever Teammates For Their Workout Grind
Caitlin Clark (Photos via @YahooSports/X) Caitlin Clark recently had some difficulty with a certain exercise in the weight room, and it was caught on camera. Clark is having a great rookie season with the Indiana Fever on a personal front but could…
Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend is catching heat for his performance at competition with her teammates
Many said he was not taking it seriously while other thought that was his true self X: @StrollerAdam It was an off day for the Indiana Fever on Sunday and the players decided to spend it having fun with a competitive game…
Video: Caitlin Clark Plays Pickleball vs. Fever Teammates Erica Wheeler, Lexie Hull
Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took to the pickleball court on Sunday alongside her peers. Clark joined Fever teammates Erica Wheeler and Lexie Hull in a series of pickleball matches on Sunday. The three WNBA…
Weeks After Caitlin Clark Incident, Chennedy Carter and Angel Reese Might Fall in Bad Books of Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike’s Faithful
The Chicago Sky’s playing style is relentless. However, on more than one occasion, the WNBA world has seen their passions get the better of them. It is holding especially true for the Barbie-Chen duo of the team: Angel Reese and…
VIDEO: New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu Takes Big-Time Shot At Caitlin Clark After Stunning Loss To Her Indiana Fever
Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark (Photos via @SNYLiberty & Getty Images) New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu took a big-time shot at Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever following Saturday’s stunning defeat. Despite a strong performance from Sabrina Ionescu (22 points, three rebounds and…
Caitlin Clark exposed by her teammate during Indiana Fever’s press conference praising her humbleness
Caitlin opened up after making history Caitlin ClarkAP Caitlin Clark continues to amaze in the early stages of her professional career, earning the respect of sports experts. This year’s WNBA rookies are exceptional, drawing more fans to women’s sports. A lot of this excitement comes from the outstanding performance of the Indiana…
End of content
No more pages to load