He'd vote for himself. Wembanyama is reshaping games, demanding MVP consideration with unparalleled two-way dominance and a Spurs surge.
The NBA's race for the Most Valuable Player Award has just gotten a but more interesting, and San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has never been more confident.
In a recent interview, Sam Amick of The Athletic asked the French phenom if he would vote for himself in the MVP race, and he kept his response short and sweet.
"Of course," Wembanyama said.
The MVP race this season is far from straightforward. Established names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic continue to set the standard, while emerging stars such as Cade Cunningham are making compelling cases of their own. But a new wrench has been thrown in now.
It was recently announced that Cunningham will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks after it was found out that he has a collapsed lung. If that doesn't hurt a player's chances to win MVP, I don't know what does.
What makes Wembanyama’s argument especially intriguing is his two-way dominance. Offensively, he has taken a major leap, becoming a more polished and assertive scorer who can stretch the floor, attack mismatches, and carry stretches of the game. But it’s on the defensive end where he truly separates himself. His ability to protect the rim, switch onto smaller players, and disrupt offenses entirely changes how opponents approach the Spurs.
That kind of impact doesn’t always translate neatly into traditional MVP metrics, which often favor high-scoring offensive engines. However, Wembanyama is forcing voters and analysts to reconsider what “value” really means. He isn’t just contributing—he’s reshaping games on both ends of the floor.
Team success will ultimately play a major role in determining how serious his candidacy becomes. The Spurs have shown meaningful progress this season, and much of that can be traced directly to Wembanyama’s presence. If San Antonio continues climbing and enters the playoff picture with momentum, his MVP case will only strengthen.
Especially if they find a way to overtake the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top seed in the Western Conference.
Regardless of where he finishes in the voting, one thing is certain: Wembanyama believes he belongs at the top of the league. For a young star still early in his career, that mindset isn’t just encouraging—it’s essential. And if his trajectory continues, it may not be long before that self-vote becomes a unanimous one.