Overview
- Sam Amick of The Athletic highlights a +16.0 Spurs net-rating swing with Victor Wembanyama on the floor versus off, outpacing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s on/off impact.
- Amick says he would still vote for Gilgeous-Alexander today but adds Wembanyama is gaining top-two consideration and is the overwhelming Defensive Player of the Year favorite.
- Asked by The Athletic, Wembanyama said he would vote for himself for MVP as he averages 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and a league-leading 3.0 blocks on 50.6% shooting and 35.9% from three.
- Bill Simmons labeled Wembanyama the league’s best player right now, citing extraordinary rim protection and a high volume of altered shots.
- Bleacher Report notes the Spurs are 51-18 and second in the West, while Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung will sideline him for an extended period, affecting his MVP chances.