Victor Wembanyama becomes first unanimous NBA defensive player of the year at age of 22

• Frenchman becomes youngest winner of award

• Spurs star has dominated opponents all season

There had never been a unanimous NBA defensive player of the year. Until now.

Victor Wembanyama – as expected – was announced Monday as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a rookie, was the favorite last season until a medical condition ended his season prematurely, but left no doubt this year. At 22, he’s the youngest winner of the award.