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NBA: Victor Wembanyama named first unanimous defensive player of the year

NBA: Victor Wembanyama named first unanimous defensive player of the year

Summary

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the youngest player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He is also the first player to win this award unanimously, meaning all voters agreed he deserved it.

Key Facts

  • Victor Wembanyama won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026.
  • He plays as a center for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team.
  • He is the youngest player ever to receive this award.
  • Wembanyama is the first unanimous winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award.
  • The award recognizes the best defensive basketball player of the season.
  • The news was reported by L'Equipe TV in April 2026.
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