Victor Wembanyama is on the verge of making San Antonio Spurs history—something the franchise hasn't achieved in over two decades. The 22-year-old phenom just wrapped up a playoff run that has the basketball world buzzing, leading the Spurs past the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 with a dominant 139-109 victory. With 19 points and 6 rebounds in that series-clinching win, Wembanyama helped push San Antonio to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017.

But the conversation has quickly shifted from team success to individual greatness. Wembanyama is now a finalist for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award, with the winner set to be announced this Sunday on NBA on Prime. It's a remarkable milestone for a player who, despite being on a minutes restriction, has redefined what's possible at just 22 years old.

This season, Wembanyama averaged 25 points and 11.5 rebounds in just 29.2 minutes per game, becoming the first player to average 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. His impact went beyond stats: with him on the floor, the Spurs outscored opponents by 17 points per 100 possessions. He also made history as the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history.

His playoff performance was equally impressive, posting averages of 19.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 4.2 blocks per game against the Timberwolves in the second round—including a 39-point masterpiece in Game 3 that had fans on their feet.

Wembanyama is up against two of the league's elite: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. If he takes home the trophy, it will break a 22-year MVP drought for the Spurs. The last San Antonio players to win the award were David Robinson in 1995 and Tim Duncan in 2002 and 2003.

Whether or not he wins, one thing is clear: Victor Wembanyama is not just the future of the NBA—he's already making history in the present. And for Spurs fans, the best may be yet to come.