Victor Wembanyama Dominates March with Record-Breaking NBA Player Efficiency Rating
April 1, 2026
Over 15 March games, Wembanyama averaged 26.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game as the Spurs went 14-1 in his appearances.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished fourth in March PER with 29.7 and remained the betting favorite to win the NBA MVP at that time.
Victor Wembanyama posted the NBA's highest Player Efficiency Rating (PER) for March, posting a 32.3, ahead of Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard who tied for second at 30.3.
The official March PER top 10 list has Wembanyama leading at 32.3, with Doncic and Leonard tied for second at 30.3, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fourth at 29.7, and close contenders like Jalen Duren (29.6), Nikola Jokic (28.7), Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.4), Daniel Gafford (26.9), Karl-Anthony Towns (25.0), and Evan Mobley (24.7).
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RealGM • Apr 1, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Lead NBA PER In March