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Wembanyama's Injury Shakes Up Defensive Player Race

2/28/2025

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Victor Wembanyama's season-ending battle with deep vein thrombosis shakes up the Defensive Player of the Year race. With Wembanyama sidelined, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley emerge as frontrunners, even as they play for teams lacking elite defenses. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder shines with the top defensive rating, showcasing a host of contenders for the coveted award.

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Victor Wembanyama's season-ending battle with deep vein thrombosis shakes up the Defensive Player of the Year race. With Wembanyama sidelined, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley emerge as frontrunners, even as they play for teams lacking elite defenses. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder shines with the top defensive rating, showcasing a host of contenders for the coveted award.