What Bill Simmons has said about NBA Most Valuable Player Award

Simmons said he has Jokić second on his MVP ballot heading into the final week of the season.

“dyna pam dwi'n meddwl dwi'n cael Joker yn ail ar gyfer MVP yn ymlaen i'r wythnos diwethaf”

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Simmons noted Wembanyama is leading the league in blocks and rebounds while ranking fifth in points, a combination he says only Wilt Chamberlain approached.

“Mae'n arwain y Lleg a chynnyddion, mae'n gwneud rhywbeth y mae dim ond Will Chamberlain wedi'i wneud”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: The 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards With Zach Lowe (Apr 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:58:06

Simmons said no player has won MVP while averaging about 29 minutes a game, making Wembanyama's case historically unprecedented.

“Nid oes unrhyw bwysigrwydd ar gyfer rhywun sy'n chwarae 29 munudau ar gyfer gêm, chwarae tua 67 neu 68 gêm a chyflawni MVP. A dyna lle byddwn ni gyda Wemby”

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