Wembanyama just completed his third NBA season since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2023. He guided the Spurs to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the New York Knicks in five games.
The 22-year-old is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, a two-time all-star, All-NBA First Team member, a two-time All-Defensive First Team member and 2023-24 Rookie of the Year.
Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 blocks and one steal in 64 games last season. He finished third in MVP voting.
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the NBA 2K26 cover athlete.
