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Victor Wembanyama elevates Spurs to NBA Finals, Stephen A. Smith weighs in

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Victor Wembanyama elevates Spurs to NBA Finals, Stephen A. Smith weighs in

Summary

Victor Wembanyama played a pivotal role for the San Antonio Spurs, leading them to a 62-20 regular season record and a spot in the NBA Finals. His performance included a career-high average of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, as well as a league-leading 3.08 blocks per game. In the playoffs, Wembanyama averaged 27.3 points in the Western Conference finals against Oklahoma City, securing all nine votes for MVP. Stephen A. Smith argued that the Spurs would not have reached the postseason without Wembanyama, highlighting his defensive impact and offensive contributions. Despite his strong showing, his career is still in its early stages after just three seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Wembanyama averaged 27.3 points in the Western Conference finals.
•Spurs finished regular season with second-best net rating at plus-8.3.
•Stephen A. Smith claims Spurs needed Wembanyama to make the playoffs.
•Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Defensive First Team selection.
•San Antonio reached the NBA Finals after winning three playoff series.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Spurs Wouldn’t Have Sniffed The Playoffs’: Stephen A. Smith Makes His Case for Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Ranking

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Victor Wembanyama completely transformed the San Antonio Spurs before their deep playoff run. His dominant third season earned him the Defensive Player of the Year award and another All-Defensive First Team selection. He also reached career highs of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game while leading the NBA with 3.08 blocks per game. His [...]
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