Spurs' Wembanyama Earns Third Player of the Week Award

The 21-year-old center led San Antonio to a 4-0 record last week, averaging 26 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 8, 2026. Wembanyama, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Month for February, led the Spurs to a 4-0 record during the week, averaging 26 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game. The highlight of his week was a 38-point, 16-rebound, 5-block performance against the Detroit Pistons.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's continued dominance and recognition as one of the NBA's top players is a positive sign for the Spurs, who are rebuilding around the 21-year-old French phenom. His ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor has been crucial to the team's recent success.

The details

Wembanyama's Player of the Week award is his second of the season and third of his young career. During the week, he led the Spurs to a perfect 4-0 record, including a standout performance against the Detroit Pistons in which he scored 38 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots.

  • Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 8, 2026.
  • He was also named the Western Conference Player of the Month for February 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 21-year-old French center for the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama is considered one of the top young players in the NBA and has already earned multiple Player of the Week and Player of the Month awards.

Tyler Herro

A guard for the Miami Heat, Herro was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the same time period.

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What’s next

Wembanyama will look to build on his strong performance and continue leading the Spurs as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

At just 21 years old, Victor Wembanyama has already established himself as one of the NBA's premier players, earning multiple Player of the Week and Player of the Month awards. His ability to dominate on both ends of the floor has been crucial to the Spurs' recent success, and the team's future looks bright with Wembanyama as the centerpiece of their rebuild.