Victor Wembanyama is not joking when it comes to who he believes is the best player in the NBA.

And it’s not three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic.

“I think Jokic is the best offensive player. I don’t think he’s the best player,” Wembanyama said during an ESPN interview ahead of the sidelined Spurs star’s expected return to the lineup Saturday against Oklahoma City in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the 2025 Emirate NBA Cup Practice and Media Availability on December 12, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena. NBAE via Getty Images

The third-year center, who hasn’t played since Nov. 14 due to a calf injury , listed two other recent MVPs — Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the league-best Thunder — ahead of

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