5. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs Last week’s ranking: No. 6
Season stats: 25.6 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.9 bpg
His case: Massive leap by the second-year center over the last few weeks, punctuated by his tremendous Christmas game in New York. In December he became the first player in NBA history to compile 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 three-pointers in a calendar month.
Wemby is also a strong candidate for Kia Defensive Player of the Year. He’s
leading the league in blocks, more than a full block over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.