Victor Wembanyama in Year 3:
👽Led Spurs to the NBA Finals in his first playoff run
👽Defensive Player of the Year (Unanimous)
👽1st Team All-NBA
👽1st Team All-Defensive (Unanimous)
👽3rd in MVP voting
👽NBA All-Star for 2nd straight year
👽Led NBA in blocks for 3rd straight season
May 30, 2016:
- Thunder lose by 8 in Game 7 of the WCF to Harrison Barnes on his birthday
May 30, 2026:
- Thunder lose by 8 in Game 7 of the WCF to Harrison Barnes on his birthday
Bizarre
22-year-old Tim Duncan, who dominated that postseason with 21.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, and 2.8 BPG through the first three rounds.
22-year-old Victor Wembanyama, putting up 23.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 3.5 BPG through the first three rounds.
KAREEM.
HAKEEM.
SHAQ.
WEMBY.
Only players in NBA history to record 35+ PTS, 15+ REB, and 5+ BLK in a postseason game 🤯
A historic night for Victor Wembanyama in just his 7th career postseason game!