Overview
- NBA Communications named Wembanyama the Western Conference Player of the Week for March 2–8 after San Antonio went 4-0.
- He averaged 26.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.8 blocks during the week, highlighted by a 38-point, 16-rebound, 5-block game against Detroit.
- San Antonio is 47-17 with a playoff berth secured, riding a 15-1 stretch since February that included an 11-game win streak.
- DraftKings now lists Wembanyama at +1000 for MVP, the third-shortest odds behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
- Betting markets price him as the overwhelming Defensive Player of the Year favorite at -1000.