Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sits out vs Clippers, putting his MVP eligibility and historic season at serious risk amid tight award race.

The All-Star, who recently visited NASA's Johnson Space Center, is cheering on the astronauts as they begin a historic journey deeper into space than ever before.

The Spurs say Wemby won't suit up in Los Angeles, as the superstar big man remains on the cusp of the 65-game minimum for awards like MVP, DPOY and All-NBA.

After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.

Victor Wembanyama MVP odds have sharply risen over the past few weeks, now surging after a historic stat line in the Spurs vs Warriors game.

Amid San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama's MVP race with the reigning champion, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry praised the young center for his breakout season. Ahead of Wembanyama's first playoff appearance, the Spurs' first in seven years, Curry acknowledge the work Victor has put in this season.

Victor Wembanyama has recorded 15-plus rebounds in five consecutive games, a streak surpassed only by one notable name in Spurs lore.

Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the third-fastest double-double since 1997-98 in the Spurs' win Monday.