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Victor Wembanyama Unanimously Named NBA Defensive Player Of The Year

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  • Victor Wembanyama Unanimously Named NBA Defensive Player Of The Year

    Victor Wembanyama has unanimously been named the 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest player in league history to win the award at the age of 22. Wembanyama was on his way to winning the award last season before he was ruled out for the season in February due to deep vein thrombosis. Wembanyama is the first player in NBA history to receive all first place votes for Defensive Player of the Year. Chet Holmgren finished second with 76 second place votes and 11 third pl...

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  • 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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