Victor Wembanyama’s rise in the eyes of experts outside of San Antonio continues. The Spurs’ big man finished second, behind only Nikola Jokic, in ESPN’s 2026 NBA player rankings.
Wemby was ranked fifth in the 2025 edition, but his great season, which included a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award and a trip to the Finals, propelled him past Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
It’s not a surprise to see Wembanyama at the top of most player rankings. What’s unexpected about the ESPN ranking is that it has Jokic at the top while the two-time MVP is third. The Ringer also has Wemby second, but…
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