The irony of the San Antonio Spurs’ situation is that Victor Wembanyama has to hold up his end of the bargain. Since his arrival in 2023, the 7-foot-4 Frenchman has taken the NBA by storm. Next season, assuming he remains healthy, Wembanyama will make a run at his first Defensive Player of the Year nod. ESPN is sold on that; it isn’t as enthused about the Spurs collectively.