Victor Wembanyama wants the MVP award, and wants to leave no doubt by season's end
via ap (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP award this season. The San Antonio star — moments after his team officially clinched its first Southwest Division title in nine seasons — detailed some elements of his MVP case on Monday night after the red-hot Spurs beat the Miami Heat 136-111 for their 22nd win in their last 24 games. “I have thought about it," Wembanyama said.
"I think right now there is a debate. There should be, even though I think I should lead the race. I'm trying to make sure that at the end of the season, there's no debate.
” Wembanyama is averaging 24. 3 points, 11. 2 rebounds, 3.
0 assists and 3. 0 blocked shots per game. Only six players have finished a season with such numbers — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it five times, Hakeem Olajuwon did it twice, while Shaquille O'Neal, Patrick Ewing and David Robinson all did it once.
The sixth player on that list? That would be Wembanyama, who did all that last season as well, albeit in only 46 games. The reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is the overwhelming favorite to win the trophy again according to BetMGM Sportsbook.