Wembanyama Unanimously Wins DPOY

0:00Victor Wimbenjama snagged the defensive player of the year award for the 2025-26 season and it was unanimous for the first time. Ever, the San Antonio Center, out shown finalists, all is our Thompson from the pistons and Chet Hongren of the Thunder. At just 22 years old, he became the youngest winner in NBA history. He dominated the stats tying for fourth in the league with 11.5 rebounds per game and leading everyone with 3.1 blocks. He had added up to 197 total blocks, way ahead of the pack. Wimbenjama battled back from a cap strain in December that nearly knocked him out of award eligibility. He hit the exact 65 game mark, including the NBA Cup final and powered the spurs to 62 wins and the number two seed in the playoffs. The 7-foot-4 Frenchman averaged a double-double with 25 points, those rebounds, and 3.1 assists despite the missed time. His defensive impact transformed the team, and he's now the fourth spur to claim this

1:00honor, joining Alvin Robertson, David Robinson and Kauai. Leonard, with his first playoff run underway, Wimbenjama is locking in as the league's top shop blocker, setting the stage for even bigger things ahead. That's the story for today. California News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Cory with the Story.