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Draymond Green Endorses Victor Wembanyama for NBA DPOY, Reversing Previous Stance

Green's change of heart comes after witnessing the rookie's significant defensive impact, despite the Spurs' overall performance.

  • Draymond Green publicly retracts his previous stance, endorsing Victor Wembanyama for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY).
  • Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, has made a significant defensive impact, leading the NBA in blocks with a comfortable margin.
  • Despite the Spurs' underwhelming team performance, advanced metrics show the team's defense significantly improves with Wembanyama on the court.
  • No rookie has won the NBA DPOY award before, making Wembanyama's potential win historic.
  • Green's change of heart was influenced by Wembanyama's performance in recent games, notably against the Denver Nuggets.
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