Victor was all smiles upon receiving the news of the his first NBA award
On Monday evening, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year was announced, the first of many NBA honors beiong revealed this week. Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous recipient of the Defensive Player of the Year award. He is also the youngest.
This is his third NBA season and his third season to be the blocks leader.
Wemby was sitting with his mother as well as members of the Spurs coaching staff when Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony of Peacock notifies the Spurs superstar of his first major career award.
Here’s the full interview:
Wembanyama continue to show poise and grace as he expressed how the award reaches beyond one man.
At each point in his career, Wemby has been thoughtful in his answers and careful to share credit with those that are involved with his day to day training and health.
His gratitude was so moving that Carmelo commented how his upbringing has taught him well, crediting his parents, and specifically his dad, for how well Victor handles himself with the media.
The Peacock team was in San Antonio for a nationally televised San Antonio game and had an opportunity to meet Wemby’s parents.
The announcement for Clutch Player of the Year is next, followed by Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday. The Sixth Man involves another member of the Spurs, Keldon Johnson.
Thursday reveals the NBA Sportsman Award, for which Harrison Barnes is a finalist.
Closing out the week on Friday is the NBA Most Improved Player.
Three Spurs could soon be hoisting individual honors.
Go Spurs Go!
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