Victor Wembanyama's debut in the NBA came with hype-through-the-roof expectations, and now, he's meeting every ounce of it.

Selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 2023, the 7-foot-4 sensation was regarded as a generational talent who possessed the elite skill to meld guard-level quickness with center-level dominance. His latest performance proves that he has the chance to be this year's MVP.

Record-Breaking Start to the Season

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Wembanyama's opening-season performance has been historic. Through only three games, he's averaging a ridiculous 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 6.0 blocks per contest to lead the Spurs to an unbeaten 3-0 mark.

As reported by Spurs PR's Jordan Howenstine, Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to total more than 100 points and 15 blocks in his team's first three games, a remarkable achievement that proves why he's an elite two-way defender.

Even more astounding, he's accomplishing this with the Spurs shorthanded in key players such as De'Aaron Fox, Kelly Olynyk, and Jeremy Sochan. When the roster is intact, San Antonio's ceiling and Wembanyama's MVP potential might reach even greater heights.

Can Wembanyama Really Do It?

Wembanyama's numbers already yell "MVP," but league MVP takes more than eye-popping figures. To be eligible, he'll have to appear in at least 65 games, and after that, team success will play a significant role. The NBA MVP voters look to players who lead their teams to elite records, not just those in the play-in tournament.

If the Spurs keep piling up victories and end up among the higher seeds in the Western Conference, Wembanyama's argument may be impossible to refute, according to Sports Illustrated. Wemby's mix of rim protection, perimeter ability, and highlight-reel scoring is extending the possibilities for a player of his stature.

Naturally, the path to MVP will not be smooth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder is presently the most formidable competitor for Wembanyama, driving an improving team of his own. But if the Spurs' youth comes together and Wembanyama can keep up his torrid pace, he might become the youngest MVP in the history of the NBA, beating Derrick Rose's 2011 mark.

The future is brighter for the Spurs, especially with younger players like Stephon Castle stepping up to reach the playoffs this season.