Victor Wembanyama named NBA Defensive Player of the Year as first-ever unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama was a virtual lock to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2024-25 before a blood clot cut his season short at 46 games. There were no shortcomings this season. The NBA announced on Monday that Wembanyama won the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year award,
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
The 22-year-old Spurs superstar becomes the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history and the first unanimous winner. Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press • 2025-26 NBA Awards: Complete coverage • Kia DPOY Award: All-Time Winners (AP ...
Victor Wembanyama wins Defensive Player of the Year, is youngest player to take honor
Wembanyama was the first unanimous winner ever. Chet Holmgren came in second and Ausar Thompson third.
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