NBA: Wembanyama Named Defensive Player of the Year
The NBA announced that San Antonio Spurs French star Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year unanimously, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this honor.
The 22-year-old French prodigy has displayed remarkable defensive dominance this season, averaging 3.2 blocks and 1.8 steals per game.