Victor Wembanyama: youngest, first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center, has become the first player in the 43-year history of the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award to win unanimously. The 22-year-old France international received all 100 first-place votes in the media ballot.

Wembanyama is now the youngest recipient of the award in NBA history. His defensive performance includes leading the NBA in blocks for a third straight season.

A generational talent, the French national has helped transform San Antonio into title contenders.

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