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Victor Wembanyama has all the motivation he needs to earn the biggest individual accolade of his basketball career.

Writer Ty Small argues that Victor Wembanyama's reflection on the San Antonio Spurs' five-game NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks will fuel an MVP campaign. Although Wembanyama stated the MVP award is not his top priority, the article suggests the disappointment provides essential motivation.
The piece highlights how New York's physical defense limited Wembanyama's offensive spots during the series. Small notes that with opposing teams adding size, Wembanyama must assert greater physicality and offensive control to follow the path of past legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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