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Victor Wembanyama named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

sportsApr 20, 2026231,222

Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs forward, won the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He became the youngest player in NBA history to win the award and was the first unanimous winner, receiving all 100 first-place votes for a total of 500 points. Wembanyama is also the first player to claim Defensive Player of the Year within his first three seasons since David Robinson in 1991-92.

Key Highlights

Wembanyama became the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history.
He was the first unanimous DPOY, receiving all 100 first-place votes, 500 points.
He is the first player to win DPOY within three seasons since David Robinson.
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