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Tracy McGrady predicts Victor Wembanyama's historic season ahead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Tracy McGrady predicts Victor Wembanyama's historic season ahead

Summary

Tracy McGrady stated that he expects Victor Wembanyama to dominate next season, potentially winning the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards. Wembanyama, after a successful season with the San Antonio Spurs where they reached the NBA Finals, is seen as capable of achieving this rare feat that only three players have accomplished before. McGrady believes that after a disappointing finish, the Spurs will return to championship contention under Wembanyama’s leadership. The 22-year-old won the DPOY award last season and also finished third in MVP voting, raising expectations for his upcoming season.

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•Tracy McGrady predicts Wembanyama will win MVP and DPOY next season.
•Wembanyama was the youngest DPOY winner last season.
•The Spurs finished as runners-up in the NBA Cup and reached the NBA Finals.
•Only Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have won both awards in one season.
•Expectations are high for Wembanyama following a disappointing Finals loss.

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