Overview

• Gobert's fourth win ties him with Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.
• Rookie Victor Wembanyama finishes second, marking a strong debut season.
• Minnesota Timberwolves credited their best season in two decades to a top-ranked defense.
• Gobert missed a playoff game for the birth of his son, highlighting his personal and professional milestones this year.
• Other NBA awards, including MVP and All-NBA teams, are set to be announced, keeping the basketball community in suspense.