Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year

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Apr 20, 2026
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Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award — Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award
Ronald Cortes

Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award
Ronald Cortes

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award's 43-year history.

France international Wembanyama, a generational talent who has helped transform San Antonio into title contenders, earned a perfect 100 votes in the media ballot.

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