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Victor Wembanyama’s Scorching Start Lifts 4-0 Spurs, Prompts MVP and DPOY Buzz

Sportsbooks now list him as a DPOY favorite, an early MVP frontrunner.

Overview

  • Wembanyama is averaging 31.0 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 60.3/36.4/80.0 shooting through four games as San Antonio opened 4-0.
  • He became the first NBA player to reach 100 points and 15 blocks in his first three games and extended his streak to 89 straight games with a block, passing Patrick Ewing.
  • FanDuel moved him to second in MVP odds at +310 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+170), with Wembanyama already positioned as the Defensive Player of the Year favorite.
  • Draymond Green said Wembanyama could be in contention for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player if he sustains this level, citing dominance on both ends.
  • Kendrick Perkins predicted Wembanyama will eventually belong in GOAT debates with Michael Jordan and LeBron James, and Udonis Haslem said he is glad he never had to guard him.