Victor Wembanyama lets emotions flow during Spurs’ celebration after reaching his first NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama expressed deep emotions after leading the San Antonio Spurs to their first NBA Finals since 2014. Following a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, he celebrated with teammates and reflected on the significance of winning the Larry O'Brien trophy. Wembanyama, a standout player in his third year, is determined to seize this opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream.
- ▪Wembanyama was visibly emotional after the Spurs' Game 7 win, celebrating with teammates.
- ▪He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game during the regular season.
- ▪The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, marking their first appearance since 2014.
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NBA Victor Wembanyama lets emotions flow during Spurs’ celebration after reaching his first NBA Finals By Andrew Crane Published May 31, 2026, 12:48 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Victor Wembanyama didn’t say anything after Game 5, ducking out of Paycom Center before speaking with reporters. See Also New York Knicks Leon Rose brought the Knicks from rock bottom to NBA Finals in 160 moves He didn’t say much after the Spurs’ Game 6 victory, either, during an on-court interview with NBC. But after Game 7, after Wembanyama powered the Spurs past top-seeded Oklahoma City in a thrilling finish to the Western Conference finals and into an NBA Finals showdown against the Knicks, his emotions on the court said it all.
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