Wembanyama vows MVP push after Spurs clinch division
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- Victor Wembanyama said he wants to win the NBA MVP and ensure there is no debate by season’s end after the Spurs clinched their first Southwest Division title in nine seasons.
- Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game, a combination matched by only six players in NBA history.
- Victor Wembanyama outlined a three‑part MVP case—defense as 50% of the game and undervalued, a near‑sweep of OKC, and offensive influence beyond scoring.
- Victor Wembanyama holds the third‑best MVP odds, ahead of Nikola Jokic, while the NBA’s 65‑game eligibility rule could limit his eligibility if he misses more than three games.
- Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama affects the game in every way—on both ends, with and without the ball, and forces opponents to adjust—making him comparable to any other player he’s seen.
Why it matters: Wembanyama’s explicit MVP push, backed by a statistical combination achieved by only six players and a defense‑centric argument, forces voters to weigh his impact beyond scoring and could shift the race away from reigning champion Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, while the 65‑game eligibility rule looms as a potential hurdle.
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