Victor Wembanyama watched SGA get MVP, then proved he’s best player in the world - The Athletic

The New York Times·May 20

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Victor Wembanyama is being considered the best player in the world after a strong performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had previously been awarded the MVP trophy, with some outlets noting he is a two-time MVP winner. The outcome of the series between Wembanyama's team, the Spurs, and Gilgeous-Alexander's team, the Thunder, remains to be seen.

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From The Athletic: Victor Wembanyama watched the MVP trophy he so coveted fall into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hands. Then in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Wembanyama proved why he is the greatest player in the world, our columnist writes.

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