Victor Wembanyama has added another milestone to his rapidly growing résumé, winning the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award at just 22 years old.
Wembanyama is now the youngest player to earn the honor in league history, and he also becomes the first unanimous winner of the award.
A rare double distinction
The combination of his age and the voting result underscores the magnitude of the achievement. Defensive Player of the Year is traditionally dominated by established veterans and perennial elite defenders, making Wembanyama’s historic win stand out even further.
With this result, Wembanyama’s name is etched into the league record book in two ways: as the youngest DPOY ever and as the only player to secure the award unanimously.