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Spurs Coach Pushes Wembanyama Into MVP Conversation as Center Claims Future ‘Face of NBA

The third-year center is powering San Antonio’s 38-16 rise with elite two-way numbers.

Overview

  • Head coach Mitch Johnson told SiriusXM that Victor Wembanyama should be in the MVP conversation because of his game-by-game impact.
  • Wembanyama said he “definitely” sees himself becoming the next face of the NBA, telling Chris Haynes, “Supply and demand. I’m here to supply.”
  • San Antonio sits second in the Western Conference at 38-16 with Wembanyama averaging 24.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and about 2.6 blocks per game.
  • League chatter still points to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the MVP frontrunner, even as Spurs voices elevate Wembanyama’s candidacy.
  • At 7-foot-4 with guard-like skills, Wembanyama’s rare two-way profile underpins both his on-court value and growing marquee appeal.