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Voter Explains Why Victor Wembanyama Was Left Off His First Team Ballot

Voter Explains Why Victor Wembanyama Was Left Off His First Team Ballot

Summary

Victor Wembanyama, a star player for the San Antonio Spurs, earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team but was not a unanimous choice. One voter, radio host Justin Termine, explained he voted Wembanyama as the second-best center because he believed Nikola Jokic had a better season at that position.

Key Facts

  • Victor Wembanyama received All-NBA First Team honors.
  • He was the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
  • One voter, Justin Termine, did not pick Wembanyama for the First Team at his position.
  • Termine voted for Wembanyama as the third-best MVP and praised his talent.
  • Termine said he voted by player position and thought Nikola Jokic had a better regular season as center.
  • Despite the one dissenting vote, Wembanyama made the First Team alongside Jokic and others.
  • The Spurs are tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Finals and are two wins away from the NBA Finals.
  • Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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