Victor Wembanyama becomes first unanimous NBA defensive player of the year at age of 22

Frenchman becomes youngest winner of award Spurs star has dominated opponents all season There had never been a unanimous NBA defensive player of the year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama – as expected – was announced Monday as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a rookie, was the favorite last season until a medical condition ended his season prematurely, but left no doubt this year. At 22, he’s the youngest winner of the award. Continue reading...

Associated Press · Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:44 PM
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Victor Wembanyama becomes first unanimous NBA defensive player of the year at age of 22

Frenchman becomes youngest winner of award
Spurs star has dominated opponents all season

There had never been a unanimous NBA defensive player of the year. Until now.

Victor Wembanyama – as expected – was announced Monday as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a rookie, was the favorite last season until a medical condition ended his season prematurely, but left no doubt this year. At 22, he’s the youngest winner of the award.

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