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Will Wembanyama win Defensive Player of the Year?

February 18, 2026 01:53 PM

Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher predict who will win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, debating if Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will stay healthy, play 65 regular-season games and qualify for the award.

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