Victor Wembanyama Wins The 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award!
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy. ▪️ First unanimous Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year selection since the award’s inception in 1982-83 ▪️ Youngest Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year recipient (22 years, 98 days on April 12, the final day of the regular season) ▪️ First player to win the award within his first three seasons since David Robinson (1991-92, San Antonio) ▪️ Led the NBA in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season, becoming just the third player to accomplish the feat (Dikembe Mutombo, Marcus Camby) ▪️ Helped lead the Spurs to the NBA’s No. 3 ranking in defensive rating; San Antonio allowed 10.1 fewer points per 100 possessions with him on the court than off Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN
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