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Wembanyama Named DPOY Unanimously
Wembanyama earned all 100 first-place votes from a media panel after leading the league in blocks for a third consecutive season.
His transformational impact on the Spurs' defense has established him as a generational talent capable of dominating both ends of the floor.
The unanimous decision underscores his clear superiority in rim protection and defensive versatility during the 2025-26 campaign.
Fans and analysts now look toward his potential to contend for the league's MVP award in the coming seasons.
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