Wembanyama Makes History as Youngest and First Unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Updated · NBA.com · Apr 20
Wembanyama Makes History as Youngest and First Unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year
51 articles · Updated · NBA.com · Apr 20
Victor Wembanyama has been unanimously named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, becoming the youngest-ever winner at 22.
Wembanyama led the league with 3.1 blocks per game and anchored a top-ranked Spurs defense, surpassing Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson in the voting.
He is the first unanimous winner and joins Dikembe Mutombo and Marcus Camby as the only players to lead the NBA in blocks for three consecutive seasons.
With DPOY secured, will Wembanyama also be crowned league MVP this week?
How did a Shaolin temple visit help forge the NBA's best defender?
Can Wembanyama's unique physique avoid the injuries that plagued past NBA giants?
Can the Spurs' young core actually challenge for an NBA title this season?
Is Wembanyama's unanimous win a sign of dominance or a flaw in the voting system?
What is the secret to scoring on the man who literally negates shots?