# Victor Wembanyama's Year 4 MVP/DPOY Push

> Wembanyama targets MVP and DPOY in Year 4 after dominant rookie run.
- Title: Victor Wembanyama's Year 4 MVP/DPOY Push · CBS Sports
- Summary: Wembanyama targets MVP and DPOY in Year 4 after dominant rookie run. Victor Wembanyama aims to win MVP and DPOY in his fourth NBA season, becoming the fourth…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-spurs-year-4-level-up-mvp-dpoy
- Published: 2026-10-13T18:18:47+00:00
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## Wembanyama's NBA Debut
Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2023 at 19 years old.
## Early Dominance
Wembanyama became the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in league history.
## Rookie Impact
Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks on 62% true shooting last season.
## Defensive Mastery
Wembanyama is the best defensive player on the planet to the degree that Stephen Curry is the best shooter.
## Playoff Performance
Wembanyama scored 35 points in his first playoff game and 41 points in a conference finals game.
## Shooting Evolution
Wembanyama's shot distance decreased from 17.3 feet to 10.6 feet in his first three playoff games.
## MVP and DPOY Target
Wembanyama aims to win MVP and DPOY in his fourth NBA season, joining Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
## Spurs' Championship Hopes
The Spurs have depth to keep De'Aaron Fox's $229 million contract on the books as a luxury third guard.
## Championship Potential
Wembanyama could become the second player to add a championship in the same season as only Hakeem Olajuwon has done.
## Year 4 Takeover
Wembanyama is poised to level up in Year 4 with MVP and DPOY ambitions.
## Historic Achievement
Wembanyama becomes the fourth player to win MVP and DPOY in the same year.
## Next Steps
Wembanyama focuses on improving his shot selection and efficiency in the paint.
## Key takeaway

Victor Wembanyama aims to win MVP and DPOY in his fourth NBA season, becoming the fourth player to claim both awards in the same year.