NBA

Victor Wembanyama wins Magic Johnson award

The Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) announced that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been selected as the recipient of the Magic Johnson Award for the 2025/26 season, according to a press release.

The honor is given to the player who best exemplifies both high-level performance on the court and professionalism in interactions with the media and fans.

Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers finished as the runner-up for the second consecutive year, while Stephen Curry of the Warriors, Jaylen Brown of the Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks were also among the finalists.

Wembanyama has played 3 seasons for the Spurs. He has averaged 23.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 blocks in 181 regular-season games.

He was selected to play in 1 All-Star game, and has won the Rookie of the Year award.

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