Andreas Obst has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025–26 BBL season, and the announcement carried a personal touch before Bayern’s final practice at BMW Park. He learned about the honor in front of his teammates through a video message from his grandparents, with his mother also counted among his biggest supporters.
The Bayern guard said the award means a great deal, but he quickly shifted the focus to the team’s next goal. “This award is really special and means a lot to me,” Obst said, while stressing that “the only thing that matters is that we can still win another title this year.”
A family moment that stood out
The MVP news reached Obst ahead of the away game in Ludwigsburg, and the setting made the moment even more emotional. His grandparents sent their greeting on the video cube, turning the team gathering into a celebration that was as personal as it was professional.
Obst’s connection to basketball has deep family roots, and that history added more weight to the announcement. His grandfather once installed the first basketball hoop in the garden for him, a detail that shows how long the support around him has shaped his path.
Recognition built on team support
Obst made clear that the award did not feel like an individual achievement alone. He thanked his teammates, the coaching staff, and Bayern’s entire back office, saying that everyone supports him “in an exceptional way.”
That response reflected the context in which the honor arrived, with Bayern still chasing more silverware. Obst’s focus stayed on collective success, even as the MVP title highlighted his own impact across the season.
Grandparents at the center of the celebration
The reveal also showed how important Obst’s family remains in his career. He described the video greeting from his grandparents as emotionally powerful, and he ended his reaction with a playful promise tied to the family celebration.
If Bayern adds another title this year, Obst said everyone will be invited by Grandma and Grandpa for rhubarb cake. The message captured both the personal joy around the MVP award and the team-first mindset that Obst emphasized immediately after receiving the honor.
