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AND1 trolls Victor Wembanyama after Alvarado's play in NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:53 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

AND1 trolls Victor Wembanyama after Alvarado's play in NBA Finals

Summary

AND1 launched an ad featuring Jose Alvarado as he outperformed Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Finals. The campaign highlights a specific moment from the games, using the tagline 'Imagine being tall for no reason.' Alvarado's strong defensive performance, particularly against Wembanyama, contributed to the Knicks' championship success, marking Alvarado as one of the few AND1 athletes to attain a title since 2004. Wembanyama, reflecting on his Finals experience, noted it as a valuable learning opportunity for his career.

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By the Numbers

•AND1's ad features Alvarado outperforming Wembanyama in the NBA Finals.
•Alvarado signed with AND1 after winning the championship with New York.
•The campaign emphasizes Alvarado's defense against Wembanyama.
•Wembanyama called his Finals experience a major learning moment.
•The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.

Latest Updates

3:53 AMYahoo Sports — “Tall for No Reason”: AND1 Roasts Victor Wembanyama After Jose Alvarado’s Performance vs. Spurs Star in NBA Finals

What they're saying

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Anthony Edwards got there first. Earlier this year, he trolled his rivals- Victor Wembanyama included in an Adidas campaign that made the 7-foot-4 Frenchman fair game for marketing departments everywhere.
— Yahoo Sports

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