DHJ Quick Take
- Historic Unanimity: Victor Wembanyama has become the first player in NBA history to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award by a unanimous vote.
- Record-Breaking Youth: At just 22 years old, the Spurs big man is now the youngest recipient to ever earn the honor.
- Pure Dominance: Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks per game and total blocks.
San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has won the 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Wembanyama is the first player in NBA history to unanimously win Defensive Player of the Year. He’s also the youngest player to win the award.
Wembanyama appeared in 64 games for the Spurs during the regular season. He averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 51.2% from the field, 34.9% from beyond the arc and 82.7% from the free-throw line.
The two-time All-Star led the NBA in blocks per game and total blocks.
The Spurs are the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. They went 62-20 in the regular season. Wembanyama, who won the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Award, is a finalist for MVP this season.
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