The Spurs became the first team in NBA history to sweep Western Conference monthly awards, capping off a perfect February as they nip OKC’s heels for the No. 1 seed.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs made a clean sweep of the NBA’s individual Western Conference monthly awards, punctuated by an 11-0 sweep in the month of February as a team.
Wembanyama was named both the Kia NBA Western Conference Player of the Month and the NBA Defensive Player of the Month, leading a dominant stretch for San Antonio on both ends of the floor. The third-year star continues to build on his rapid ascent as one of the league’s most impactful two-way players, anchoring the Spurs’ defense while powering the offense.
The awards sweep extended beyond Wembanyama.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson earned Western Conference Coach of the Month honors after guiding San Antonio through a standout month marked by the franchise’s third undefeated season in history. Johnson’s leadership has helped accelerate the team’s development while positioning the Spurs as a rising force in the West.
Rookie guard Dylan Harper was also recognized, capturing the Kia NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month award. Harper’s poise and production have provided a steady complement to Wembanyama, giving San Antonio a dynamic young backcourt presence. His scoring ability and versatility have made him one of the top first-year players in the conference.
The four awards mark a rare franchise sweep of the NBA’s monthly honors and underscore the Spurs’ emergence as one of the league’s most compelling teams as we hit the latter half of the season.
With Wembanyama setting the tone, Johnson directing from the sidelines and Harper adding youthful firepower, San Antonio’s future, and present, appears firmly on the rise.