San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been unanimously named the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player, becoming the youngest unanimous MVP since the award's inception and the first Spurs player to win since Tim Duncan.
Historic Season Numbers
Wembanyama's second NBA season produced statistics never before combined by a single player in league history.
- 24.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks, 1.4 steals per game
- First player ever to average 3.5+ blocks and 1.0+ three-pointers per game
- Led the Spurs from a 22-60 record to 52-30 and the 4th seed in the Western Conference
- Defensive rating of 102.3 — the best for any high-usage offensive player since 2004
Legacy Context
At 7'4" with guard-like skills, Wembanyama represents a new archetype in basketball. Analysts compare his defensive impact to prime Hakeem Olajuwon while noting his three-point shooting and ball-handling abilities are unprecedented for a player of his size.
