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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year - NBA
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Wembanyama’s Defensive Player of the Year honor reflected his season-long impact, and his 41-point, 24-rebound outing in the West finals demonstrates that impact extends into the postseason. The combination of elite defense and growing offensive output helps explain why he was a unanimous award winner and why the Spurs are title-contenders.
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