Zion: Wemby can win multiple DPOY, MVP awards

Zion Williamson foresees a bright future in the NBA for San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.

After the New Orleans Pelicans' 114-113 win over the Spurs on Friday night, Williamson told reporters that he believes Wembanyama is capable of winning multiple Defensive Player of the Year and MVP awards.

"Vic is a very special player," the Pelicans forward said. "We were just talking about it in the locker room - he's a dude that can get two or three Defensive Player of the Years. And also, I don't wanna put no limit on it, but he can get Defensive Player of the Years and MVPs.

"We haven't seen nothing like that. We've seen things close, but not like that. I mean, he's an amazing player and I think especially with (Gregg Popovich) over there, he's gonna continue to develop."

Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, leads all rookies with an average of 20.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game this season. He also ranks first in the NBA in blocks per game with 3.2.