@rabbit.quicknews: Blake Griffin Predicts Big Things for Victor Wembanyama After Spurs' Finals Run Former NBA All-Star Blake Griffin believes Victor Wembanyama is poised for a historic campaign following the San Antonio Spurs' run to the 2026 NBA Finals. Speaking with PEOPLE at NBA on Prime’s “The Art of Basketball” exhibition in New York City, Griffin shared his bold prediction that the 22-year-old phenom will capture both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards this season. Wembanyama is already coming off a groundbreaking 2025–26 season where he became the youngest player ever to win Defensive Player of the Year and the first unanimous winner since the award began. Although the Spurs fell to the New York Knicks in five games during the finals, Griffin praised Wembanyama's mature mindset and unmatched focus. If Wembanyama claims both honors, he will join an elite tier of legends—Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Giannis Antetokounmpo—who have won MVP and DPOY in the same season. Fellow analyst John Wall also expressed high hopes for the Spurs, pointing to health and internal growth as key factors for a championship return. The Spurs open their regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 20, with a Christmas Day Finals rematch against the Knicks awaiting them in December. What are your expectations for Victor Wembanyama this season? #Sports #VictorWembanyama #SanAntonioSpurs #NBA #Basketball
