Halfway through the NBA season, international San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis appear to be 1A and 1B in the race for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Anthony Davis recently told Shams Charania he believes there are certain "narratives" surrounding Victor Wembanyama.

Defensive Player of the Year…” Shams: “Do you agree Wemby’s gonna get it?” AD: “I feel like the narrative is being pushed

Anthony Davis recently said that there’s a narrative being pushed for Victor Wembanyama to be this year’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The San Antonio Spurs' star center has now responded to the controversy.

Anthony Davis has never won a Defensive Player of the Year award, and with Victor Wembanyama's rise, he likely never will.

Stephen A. Smith calls out the NBA All-Star starter snubs of Lakers' Anthony Davis and Spurs' Victor Wembanyama.

Victor Wembanyama made it clear that Anthony Davis' comments about narratives dominating the NBA DPOY race won't bother him.

Lakers star Anthony Davis' recent Victor Wembanyama comments will certainly catch the attention of Spurs fans.

Anthony Davis said “the narrative is being pushed” for the San Antonio Spurs phenom to bring home the award.