Victor Wembanyama Attempts to Sway MVP Voters With Three Crucial Arguments

Victor Wembanyama explained why he deserves to win the league MVP award this season.

Victor Wembanyama Attempts to Sway MVP Voters With Three Crucial Arguments

Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs won two-straight games against OKC (Image via FirstSportz)

In Short
  • Victor Wembanyama argues for MVP candidacy by emphasizing the importance of defense, his team's success against Oklahoma City, and overall offensive impact.
  • He recorded a double-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and five blocks in a recent win over the Miami Heat.
  • The San Antonio Spurs are currently second in the Western Conference with a 54-18 record, extending their winning streak to six games.

The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, have been on a tear this season and are showing no signs of slowing down. The Spurs are coming off a 136-111 blowout victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center on Monday night.

Following the win over the Heat, Wembanyama made three key points on why he deserves to be the frontrunner for the MVP award this season in his post-match press conference.

My first one would be that defense is 50% of the game and that it is undervalued so far in the MVP race. I believe I’m the most impactful player defensively in the league. Second argument would be that we almost swept OKC in the season, and we dominated them three times with their real team. My third argument would be that offense impact is not just points.

Victor Wembanyama on his MVP chances

Victor Wembanyama was unstoppable against the Heat as he registered another double-double. He ended his night with 26 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and five blocks in just 26 minutes of action.

His performances over the last few weeks have put him in the MVP conversation. It is very likely that he will win the Defensive Player of the Year award, as he is undoubtedly the best two-way player in the league at the moment.

The Spurs are the only team to beat the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, three times this season. While there may be doubts over their young squad and lack of playoff experience, with Wemby in their lineup, they will fancy their chances against any team. The Frenchman is currently averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, three assists, and a league-high three blocks in 57 appearances.

The win over the Heat extended their winning streak to six games as they sit at second place in the Western Conference standings with a 54-18 record. Meanwhile, the Heat suffered their fifth loss in a row and have dropped to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

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For the majority of the season, it was a three-way battle for the MVP award. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic were the three frontrunners for over half the campaign.

An injury to Jokic ruled him out for over a month, and the Serbian hasn’t managed to enter the MVP conversation since. Meanwhile, Doncic did seem to be out of the race a few weeks ago, but is now a serious contender after his recent performances.

While Wemby did make some valid points, especially when it comes to defense, it is likely that he may come up short on the award this season. SGA, who is coming off a historic season, is on course to win his second consecutive MVP. He is the best player in a team with the best record and is about to average 30+ points per game for a fourth consecutive season. A feat not repeated since Michael Jordan, who achieved it for seven seasons in a row.

Victor Wembanyama is the most impactful player in the NBA

It is hard to argue against Victor Wembanyama’s case for the MVP award. He is the best defender in the league by a mile, and he is one of the best on the offensive end as well. With every passing game, the Spurs center is inserting himself into the conversation.

Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs are 2nd in the league
Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs are 2nd in the league (Image via SA Spurs/X)

Former NBA champion Brian Scalabrine revealed why Victor Wembanyama is his MVP pick on NBA on NBC and Peacock.

I’ve been on this ever since I’ve watched Wemby live. I think Wemby is the most impactful player I have ever seen and that goes with every possession that he’s on the floor. When he is on the floor, they are one of the best teams in the NBA. When he is off the floor, the Spurs are like a lottery team. Wemby leads the league right now in plus-minus. He is 4-1 against SGA and he is +50 in those matchups against OKC.

Brian Scalabrine picks Victor Wembanyama for MVP

While SGA is the favorite as most voters may lean towards him at the moment, Wemby’s recent statements and performances can change their minds. With ten games to go, the MVP race is very much on.

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