Victor Wembanyama records multiple statistical milestones through his third NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has set six NBA records as he begins his fourth year in the league. During the 2026 postseason, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to record a 40-point, 20-rebound playoff game and set a single-game playoff record with 12 blocks against Minnesota. He also earned unanimous Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2026, surpassing the age record previously held by Dwight Howard. These milestones accompany a career trajectory that has already seen the 7’4” forward impact the game across defensive and offensive metrics. As Wembanyama continues his tenure, his performance in these high-leverage situations distinguishes him from historical league figures like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon.
- •Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks in a 2026 Western Conference semifinal game against Minnesota.
- •He became the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history at 22 years old.
- •The forward logged 41 points and 24 rebounds during a 2026 Western Conference Finals game.
- •Wembanyama surpassed records previously held by Dwight Howard, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Hakeem Olajuwon.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Has Already Shattered 6 NBA Legends’ Records: What Is Next?
"Victor Wembanyama has shattered some incredible records from 6 NBA legends, and he is on the path to being an all-time great player.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 2:28 AMSacramento Kings Gaining Ground As Potential Jalen Duren Landing Spot
NBA•Sep 5, 2026, 12:21 PMAmen Thompson agrees to five-year, $208 million extension with Rockets
NBA•Sep 5, 2026, 8:40 AMSuns icon Charles Barkley talking retirement again, explains reasoning
NBA•Sep 5, 2026, 6:51 AMWatch all the highlights from Week Two!
NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 5:36 PMMilwaukee Bucks sign 7-foot center John Butler Jr.
NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AMTyrese Haliburton's breakup with the Brewers becomes official at Wrigley
