Victor Wembanyama issues perfect seven-word response when asked if he should’ve won MVP last year

By admin — In News — November 1, 2026

   ​Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCVictor Wembanyama is one of the best players in the NBA, but he has still never won the MVP award.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the MVP in each of the last two seasons. Wembanyama, who was amazing last year, ranked third on that list.Many were of the opinion that the San Antonio Spurs star should’ve won it last year, but the 7’4″ superstar’s focus is on the future.Victor Wembanyama responds when asked if he should’ve won MVP last yearWembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 64 games in 2025-26.The 22-year-old was picked to play in his second All-Star game and was also named the Defensive Player of the Year.However, Gilgeous-Alexander pipped him to the MVP crown, and Wembanyama looked visibly upset as the OKC Thunder star lifted his award.On 60 Minutes, the Frenchman was asked if he felt that he should’ve won the Most Valuable Player award for his performances in the 2025-26 season.He confidently replied: “I should win it this year, though.”That is the perfect response, as there is absolutely no point in looking back at what has actually happened. His full focus is on this season, and he seems determined to get his hands on the MVP award.So far this season, Wembanyama has averaged 28 points per game, which is higher than any other season in his NBA career.If he keeps it going, his MVP dream could finally come true.Read more:What angry Chris Finch shouted at the referee about Victor Wembanyama during Timberwolves vs SpursYaxel Lendeborg has just made a change to his all-time NBA starting five‘Freak’: Kevin Durant’s instant reaction to Amen Thompson’s block vs Victor Wembanyama  

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