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[Saba Sports News] Victor Wembanyama has made a significant impact in his rookie NBA season and is in the running for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Despite his impressive stats, including leading the league in blocks, he graciously acknowledges fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert’s strong candidacy for the award this year.
“I know that Rudy [Gobert] has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. Let him win it now, because after that it’s no longer his turn,” Wemby answered.
Wembanyama’s confidence in his future chances suggests he sees this year as just the beginning of his defensive dominance in the NBA.