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Spurs Voted to Win 2027 Title, Wembanyama Dominates Votes

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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NBA general managers voted the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2027 championship.
Victor Wembanyama received 77% of GM votes as the league’s Most Valuable Player.
Wembanyama also captured 97% of votes as Defensive Player of the Year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder earned 43% of GM votes as the Spurs’ closest title rival.
TeamRankings gave the Spurs an 82.1% chance to win the Southwest Division and a 98.8% postseason chance.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, the Chicago Bulls captured the NBA championship, completing a 72-10 regular-season record under coach Phil Jackson. Michael Jordan earned his fourth MVP award, averaging 30.4 points per game, while teammate Scottie Pippen contributed 19.2 points and 6.4 rebounds. Similarly, the 2027 San Antonio Spurs, led by rookie Victor Wembanyama, dominate predictions with 77% MVP votes and 98.8% postseason odds. The Bulls’ historic dominance set a benchmark for future dynasties, prompting analysts to compare emerging powers like the Spurs to that 1996 standard.

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Story summary

NBA general managers voted the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2027 championship.
Victor Wembanyama received 77% of GM votes as the league’s Most Valuable Player.
Wembanyama also captured 97% of votes as Defensive Player of the Year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder earned 43% of GM votes as the Spurs’ closest title rival.
TeamRankings gave the Spurs an 82.1% chance to win the Southwest Division and a 98.8% postseason chance.

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