Wembanyama Unanimous DPOY: NBA History Maker

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Victor Wimbanyama just made NBA history as the first unanimous defensive player of the

year winner at just 22 years old, the youngest ever to.

Claim the award.

The San Antonio Spurs Center dominated the vote after leading the league in block shots

for the third straight season, leaving no doubt after A.

Rookie runner-up finish and a strong comeback from last year's injury.

He barely hit the 65-game eligibility mark, but that didn't stop him from terrorizing

offences all year.

Chet Hongren from Oklahoma City took second, Osar Thompson of Detroit grabbed third, both

helping their teams snag top playoff seats.

Team mates are hyped, with Spurs Ford-Kelden Johnson calling him the best player in the

world and one of the hardest workers he's seen.

This marks the Spurs' fourth DPO while overall.

Running legends like David Robinson and Kawaii Leonard and Wimby now shares rare company

with Robinson and Michael Jordan as the only ones to win both Rookie of the Year and this

award.

Enanima's picks are super rare.

His rookie honor was the other recent one, and no one swept two major awards like this

in at least 50 years.

Rudy Gobert landed fourth, with a tight race behind him including Scotty Barnes and Derek

White.

With MVP finalist status alongside Shy Gilgis Alexander and Nikola Jokicch, plus guaranteed

all NBA and all defensive nods, Wimby Nyama's season keeps.

Stacking trophies, he credits his coaches, teammates and system for making it all click

as the playoffs heat up.