Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year’s Paris Olympics. He’d like to be in that position more often.

Who are the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and other trophies as we hit the stretch run?

“Jokic is the best player I’ve ever seen and it might not be close. Holy s**t.” Another added: “Jokic threw that s**t from Serbia.” But while the world was losing its collective ...

While thanking the Nuggets for not only bringing him in but also letting him be himself, Westbrook called Jokic the best player in the world and shared his gratitude for being able to play with him.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry has reinvented himself yet again, pairing with Jimmy Butler to keep the Warriors relevant, and Nikola Jokic remains ... is one of the best players in the world, putting ...