Victor Wembanyama spoke about his place in MVP discussions and the possibility of becoming the next face of the NBA following the San Antonio Spurs’ 126-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, February 26, at Barclays Center. Michael Scotto reported the comments on X.
Wembanyama, 22, emphasized that his role as the NBA’s next marquee player “is something that will get answered on its own. It’s not something that you can really force or manufacture in a way that people respond to, so I have no worries about that.”
Regarding the MVP race, the Spurs’ center acknowledged, “I know I’m in the MVP conversations. Of course, it’s one of my goals. I think that the main argument for that is the team’s success. That’s always the first thing. I’m also conscious that I need to press the gas a little bit on the last games of the season to win that award.”
Wembanyama has maintained strong production this season, averaging 24.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.6 blocks over 44 games while shooting 50.3% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. His presence has helped San Antonio post a 43-16 record, the second-best mark in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thursday’s victory over Brooklyn highlighted the Spurs’ depth, with Julian Champagnie leading all scorers with 26 points. De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell each added 14 points, while Stephon Castle contributed 18 points. San Antonio shot 49% overall and 40% from three, out-rebounding the Nets 50-39.
The Spurs have now won 11 consecutive games, their longest streak since a 13-game run during the 2015-16 season. Wembanyama’s leadership and consistent play have been central to the team’s performance, even on nights when his scoring dips, as he posted 12 points against Brooklyn.
San Antonio will host the New York Knicks on Sunday in a nationally televised matchup, aiming to maintain momentum in the playoff push. The Spurs’ recent surge positions Wembanyama as a strong MVP contender while strengthening his case as the NBA’s emerging face.
