In addition to being the big favorite for the title of Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama now finds himself associated with the debates for the DPOY.

Jacques Monclar then gave his opinion on the Spurs rookie’s chances of winning this other trophy.

For what is his very first NBA season, Victor Wembanyama is delighting the crowds, while exceeding the predictions of observers with immense expectations for him.

Highly expected to be elected ROTY, the 1st pick of the 2023 Draft is also a candidate for another trophy that very few people expected before the start of the exercise.

To almost everyone’s surprise, the former Mets 92 is currently in the discussion for the DPOY.

However, the measurements of the star interior and his defensive prowess in the French championship should perhaps have alerted us.

But regardless, he has established himself today as one of the best defenders in the league. Jacques Monclar and his colleagues from “NBA Extra” remain pessimistic about his chances of obtaining this title.

Can Wembanyama be DPOY?

Jacques Monclar : In idea, it’s impossible. You have one guy who says something stupid, the others repeat it and then it’s gone…

Chris Singleton : He might be on the All-Defensive Team. That’s more in line with what he’s doing now. But to lose all these matches means that your defense is not at its best.

Is Wemby disadvantaged by Spurs’ collective results?

With a record of 15 wins and 54 losses, the Texans are logically last in the West.

This very young squad in full reconstruction may be betting big on Victor Wembanyama, he is also in the learning phase and he will have to toughen up to allow his franchise to be more competitive.

This is partly for this reason that Jacques Monclar has no illusions in the race for DPOY.

But if the Black & Silver are still lagging behind in the rankings, Wemby, for their part, is shattering all records.

And while he probably won’t inherit that title this year, it only seems like a matter of time before he’s crowned multiple times in his career.

Because as the leader of the entire league in counterattacks, his statistics suggest a more than frightening future for his opponents.

Most blocks per game ever: 3.5 – Victor Wembanyama; 3.5 for Mark Eaton; 3.3 for Manute Bol; 3.1 for Hakeem Olajuwon; 3.0 for David Robinson.
Will Wemby break the record in his career?

It’s not only among rookies that Victor Wembanyama dominates the competition, he is also first in the entire league in blocks.

But although he is preparing to end the season with historic figures, Jacques Monclar does not see it ultimately materializing with a DPOY trophy.