Spurs Coach Gets Honest About Victor Wembanyama, SGA NBA MVP Debate
Summary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second time in a row, with Nikola Jokić second and Victor Wembanyama third. After losing the MVP, Wembanyama had a record-setting game in the Western Conference Finals, scoring 41 points and grabbing 24 rebounds.Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for back-to-back seasons.
- He received 83 out of 100 first-place votes.
- Nikola Jokić finished second in MVP voting, and Victor Wembanyama was third.
- Wembanyama had a historic game with 41 points and 24 rebounds, the youngest player ever with those stats.
- Wembanyama said watching SGA win MVP motivated him in the series.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is competitive and motivated by seeing others win awards he aims for.
- Wembanyama also contributed 3 assists and 3 blocks in the game.
- The game was part of the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder.
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