Is Victor Wembanyama an NBA MVP candidate?

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is making an emphatic statement as the NBA’s next big thing.

Wembanyama’s December has been full of marquee moments, none more impressive than his second 42-point game of the season, which came in front of a national crowd on Christmas Day.

On a stage where legends are born, Wembanyama shined, adding 18 rebounds and four blocks to his scoring explosion.

His dominance wasn’t limited to Christmas though – earlier this month he recorded a 10-block game that showcased the defensive skills that have made him a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the floor.

If he maintains this momentum in January, his breakout season will officially go into overdrive. A serious run for the NBA MVP award isn’t just a possibility—it’s becoming a reality.

Still, winning or even being a finalist in his second season is still a tall order for Wembanyama.

With competition from established stars such as Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić, achieving a finalist spot would be an incredible feat.

But if his trajectory continues, it’s not a question of if but when he will claim such distinctions.

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