Victor Wembanyama Fuels Spurs MVP Push

Victor Wembanyama says he must "press the gas" down the stretch to become the youngest MVP. "I know I'm in the MVP conversations. Of course it's one of my goals," he told reporters. He is averaging 23.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and an NBA-high 2.8 blocks while the Spurs rode an 11-0 February surge to sit No. 2 in the West, and Action Network lists him at +1200 MVP odds. Merlin sees both promise and obstacles. The numbers and team heat give Wembanyama real juice, but voters favor players with heavier usage and singular scoring burdens like Shai, Jokić and Luka. Teammates stepping up can mask Wemby's impact when it matters most. If he raises his consistency and closes the season aggressively, the young giant will force voters to notice.