Victor Wembanyama gives three reasons he deserves to be MVP: ‘My goal is to make sure there’s no debate’

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is in the midst of yet another fantastic season, one he hopes will earn him the MVP award. While some players shy away from talking about individual awards, Wembanyama openly campaigned for the MVP on Monday, explaining that his goal was to “make sure there’s no debate” once the regular season ends.

As part of his campaign for the award, Wembanyama listed three reasons why he believes he deserves to be the MVP for the 2025-26 NBA season.

His three reasons were:

1. Defense is an important and undervalued part of the award and he believes he’s the “most-impactful player defensively in the league.”

2. The Spurs have “dominated” against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the regular season, winning four out of five games against them.

3. Offense involves more than just scoring points.

Wembanyama isn’t wrong about that first point, by both defensive win shares and defensive rating, Wembanyama ranks first this season. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks in the top-10 in both stats, but Wembanyama has him beat. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić isn’t considered a strong defender.

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Wembanyama’s second point is mostly true, as the Spurs have gone 4-1 against the Thunder this season. Saying San Antonio “dominated” those games might be a bit of a stretch, though the team has three double-digit wins over the Thunder. That’s not nothing, though it’s unclear how much that should truly play into the MVP voting since wins are more of a team stat.

His final point likely has to do with Wembanyama’s offensive rebounding, where he outshines both Gilgeous-Alexander and Dončić. Though Wembanyama may have a point about about offense being more than just scoring, it’s his weakest argument. As Gilgeous-Alexander has been a more efficient scorer and doesn’t turn the ball over as much.

Whether any of Wembanyama’s arguments sway voters remains to be seen. By the odds, Wembanyama is currently in third, per BetMGM. Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite, with Dončić in second.

While the odds aren’t everything, they do provide a good snapshot of the vibes around the league. If Wembanyama wants to change that narrative, he has 10 more regular-season games to accomplish his goal and truly end the MVP debate.