- Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' star player, was a top MVP candidate for much of the season, but ultimately fell short of winning the award.
- Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets finished ahead of Wembanyama in the final MVP voting.
- Despite the disappointment, Wembanyama's performance in his third NBA season was still considered a major accomplishment, as he emerged as one of the league's top young talents.