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Victor Wembanyama Follows in Tim Duncan’s Footsteps in Game 4 Win Over Blazers

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama followed in Tim Duncan’s footsteps in the team’s comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, the Spurs took a 3-1 series lead over the Trail Blazers as the team overcame a 19-point deficit to come back and win 114-93. Wembanyama, who missed Game 3 with a concussion, […] The post Victor Wembanyama Follows in Tim Duncan’s Footsteps in Game 4 Win Over Blazers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Steve Kerr calls Draymond Green the GOAT defender he has ever seen

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has seen a lot of basketball in his lifetime. From his multiple championships playing alongside Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to his multiple championships coaching Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Throughout his time in the NBA, Kerr says no one has been a better defender than Warriors […] The post Why Steve Kerr calls Draymond Green the GOAT defender he has ever seen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaq Says Rudy Gobert Deserves No Praise For Slowing Down Nikola Jokic

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Four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert is playing some of the best basketball of his career right now, but Shaquille O’Neal still thinks he’s overrated. Gobert has received a lot of praise for the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has played significantly worse […] The post Shaq Says Rudy Gobert Deserves No Praise For Slowing Down Nikola Jokic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins puts Victor Wembanyama ahead of Hakeem and KG after historic unanimous DPOY: "I ain't never seen nothing like this" – Basketball Network

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Kendrick Perkins puts Victor Wembanyama ahead of Hakeem and KG after historic unanimous DPOY: "I ain't never seen nothing like this"  Basketball Network

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again

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There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s status after concussion

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Victor Wembanyama is giving San Antonio Spurs fans at least a slight glimmer of hope right now. The Spurs star big man Wembanyama is getting a status update ahead of Friday’s Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. San Antonio is officially listing Wembanyama as “questionable” for the game … The post Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s status after concussion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins makes bold Victor Wembanyama prediction

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was recently named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in a unanimous decision. Wembanyama is only in his third season in the NBA, and the future looks very bright for the Spurs’ big man. Kendrick Perkins recently spoke about Wembanyama’s defensive play, and he even predicted that Wembanyama … The post Kendrick Perkins makes bold Victor Wembanyama prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics Champion Guarantees Wemby Will Win Next Five DPOY Awards

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama made history this week as the NBA’s first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year winner.According to Boston Celtics champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, the French shot-blocker is just getting warmed up.During a Road Trippin’ podcast appearance, Perkins heaped praise on the Spurs star and called him a shoo-in to repeat […] The post Celtics Champion Guarantees Wemby Will Win Next Five DPOY Awards appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins predicts record DPOY run for Victor Wembanyama

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The Victor Wembanyama era is here, and Kendrick Perkins believes that it could be around for a long time. This week, Wembanyama was awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in a unanimous vote. The Spurs star is the first unanimous selection for the award and the youngest player ever to win at 22 […] The post Kendrick Perkins predicts record DPOY run for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Awards 2025-26: Rolling Winners List for Basketball’s Top Annual Honors

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The NBA has begun announcing 2025-26 award winners, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama leading the list as MVP and other honors remain undecided.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

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The San Antonio Spurs announced their starting lineup and injury report for Game 2 of the series vs the Blazers after major Wembanyama news. The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Epic stat highlights Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s DPOY snub

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The Minnesota Timberwolves got even in their series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday evening with a narrow road win in comeback fashion. This game was a back and forth contest throughout, but ultimately, the Timberwolves’ defense ended up taking things over down the stretch and tying up the series at 1-1. Rudy Gobert has […] The post Epic stat highlights Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s DPOY snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Incredibly Disrespectful”: After Rudy Gobert Clamps Nikola Jokic, Chris Finch Passionately Calls Out DPOY Finalist Snub

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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Rudy Gobert's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists 'disrespectful' after Victor Wembanyama wins unanimously.

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Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert had some words for the media after what he felt was his snub in Defensive Player of the Year consideration. Gobert was not named one of the top three finalists for the award this season, which he has won four times in his career. He responded with a statement defensive … The post Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama Reacts to DPOY Win While Highlighting Biggest Challenge Along the Way

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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs just became the first unanimous winner of the prestigious Defensive Player of the Year award in NBA history. And he shared his struggle before finally taking home the hardware.

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Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season

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To virtually no one’s surprise, Victor Wembanyama was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. The first time in NBA history, a player won that honor unanimously. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are up 1-0 over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A game in which Wembanyama scored 35 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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