Wemby Hits 65 Games and Wants Unanimous DPOY. He Might Get It.

Victor Wembanyama played 20 minutes in the Spurs' 139-120 blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, but those 20 minutes meant everything. They were his 65th game of the season — the magic number the NBA requires for postseason award eligibility. Say hello to your Defensive Player of the Year.

When a reporter asked Wemby if he'd be surprised if the DPOY vote wasn't unanimous, he paused and said simply: "Yes. I would." That's not arrogance — that's a 22-year-old who has been the most dominant defensive force the league has seen in years, and he knows it. His lineups this season have been more dominant than any regular season from LeBron, Shaq, Kobe, or Jokic. He's 22.

The Spurs have transformed their defense around Wemby's otherworldly shot-blocking and rim protection. With the playoffs starting next week, San Antonio is a team nobody wants to face — and it's almost entirely because of the 7'4" alien in the middle.