Without contest, Victor Wembanyama knows how to find the words when he has a message to convey. During a press conference in Austin this Thursday, the Spurs rookie made a particularly bold statement regarding the Defender of the Year title.
« [Le DPOY] is something I want to gain in the future», naturally confided the Frenchman to the few journalists on site. «But I know that Rudy Gobert has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. »
“Let him win it now, because afterward it’s no longer his turn», he continued, with a big smile. Unquestionably one of his most striking punchlines since his arrival in the NBA.
Victor Wembanyama, generational defender
Gobert, who is having a sensational season with the Timberwolves, is leading the predictions for the Defender of the Year award — which would be his fourth. Victor Wembanyama, however, is not far behind and will definitely be on the podium. This would already constitute a rare feat for a rookie.
At just 20 years old, Wembanyama is the best blocker in the NBA and an invaluable asset to San Antonio’s defense. He is considered the second favorite for the DPOY by bookmakers, notably ahead of Jarrett Allen, Bam Adebayo et Anthony Davis. If things go their way, there is no doubt that this trophy will come back to him often in the future.
The DPOY for Victor Wembanyama? Draymond Green protests!
2024-03-14 23:41:00
#Victor #Wembanyama #announces #heavy #DPOY
