Victor Wembanyama just exploded for a historic 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks against the Dallas Mavericks, a performance that is still blowing minds across the league. He followed that up with another stellar outing, dropping 30 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks in just 26 minutes against the Sacramento Kings. This guy is on an absolute tear, and his San Antonio Spurs are riding a seven-game winning streak after a rough 0-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season.
Wemby Is Putting Up MVP Numbers, Period
Let’s talk about those numbers for a second. Fifty-two points, twenty-four boards, eight blocks? That’s not just a good game, that’s a *statement*. And to then go out and put up a 30 and 14 double-double in limited minutes? It shows exactly why Wembanyama has cemented himself as a prime candidate for the MVP award. He’s not the overwhelming favorite right now; Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is currently holding the top spot on the MVP ladder. But with Wembanyama putting up these kind of gaudy numbers, you know he’s making a serious push. The man is playing with a chip on his shoulder after the disappointing end to the 2026 NBA Finals, and it’s showing up big time on the court.
Team Success First, MVP Second? That’s The Mindset
Here’s the kicker though, the thing that tells you everything you need to know about Wemby’s mindset. Before that Kings game, when asked about his goals for winning with the Spurs and grabbing an MVP award, Wembanyama didn’t hesitate. He said, in French, “Of course, it’s always in the back of my mind, but it’s not my primary concern.” Think about that. A player putting up historic, MVP-caliber stats, and he’s telling us it’s not his *primary* concern. His sights are locked on team success, and that’s exactly what you want to hear from your franchise cornerstone. He wants to win with the Spurs. With the way he’s playing, both those goals, winning with the team and snagging an MVP, are absolutely feasible. It will be challenging, no doubt, but Wemby is showing he’s ready to lead his squad to victory.
So, what’s next? Wembanyama is clearly ready to keep putting on a show, leading the Spurs by example and chasing down team victories. The MVP race is heating up, and while he says it’s not his main focus, his performances are making it impossible to ignore. The league better be ready.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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