Victor Wembanyama is having a great season, unlike Spurs at least. What is there to claim for an individual title? Possible, especially since we’re not talking about the rookie of the year. Little explanation.
While the Spurs are struggling at the bottom of the Western Conference, we cannot say that Victor Wembanyama is really responsible for all of this.
The Frenchman continues his strong start to the season in Texas, even if there are still areas for improvement. LaMarcus Aldridge, former Spurs, also gave him some interesting advice for the rest of his young career.
Another trophy for Wembanyama?
Wemby is free to listen, he who shines especially defensively. With more than 3 blocks on average since he moved to the pivot position, Victor is a real nightmare for his opponents.
The statistics also go in his direction according to Jackson Frank, who explains that Wemby deserves a mention for the defender of the year trophy.
Victor Wembanyama should be a legit DPOY candidate IMO. His blend of deterrence, playmaking + rim protection are unbelievably great.
3.2 blocks + 1.3 steals per game, +3.5 D-EPM (4th overall), Spurs are 9.5 points better defensively per 100 with him. Dominates on film, too.
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) December 29, 2023
Victor Wembanyama should be a real candidate for the defender of the year award in my opinion. Its mix of deterrence, circle creation, and circle protection are incredibly good.
3.2 blocks, 1.3 steals per game, +3.5 D-EPM (estimated differential), the Spurs have 9.5 points more defensively per 100 possessions with him.
A very good impression left by the Frenchman, who can begin to dream of a completely honorable place for the DPOY.
Rudy Gobert, however, seems the big favorite, but that should not prevent Wembanyama from making a good place for himself when we see his performance on the floor. Only size problem? Spurs’ record, far from being an asset.
He's not the reason for that poor mark overall, though. I'd still favor Gobert because he's been incredible, but Wemby should be a legit candidate
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) December 29, 2023
He is not the reason behind this poor overall rating. I still prefer Gobert because he’s amazing, but Wemby deserves to be a real contender.
A Victor Wembanyama for the DPOY? Not impossible when we see the Frenchman’s prowess, even if it will take much more to get ahead of Rudy Gobert and other competitors. But there is no doubt that he will have the opportunity to win it sooner or later.
