Draymond Green criticizes Spurs' behavior after Game 5 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Draymond Green expressed disappointment with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs following their Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Green believes the Spurs displayed sour grapes by not shaking hands with the Knicks after the match, indicating a lack of sportsmanship. He emphasized that acknowledging the opponent is essential for growth, especially for a young team. Following the game, Spurs players were complimentary towards the Knicks in interviews, but their quick exit to the locker room after the loss triggered discussion in the league about their behavior.
- •Spurs lost to the Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
- •Green noted players should congratulate winners post-game.
- •The Spurs immediately left the court without shaking hands.
- •Green's comments have sparked discourse about team behavior.
- •Spurs expressed respect towards the Knicks in post-game interviews.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green believes Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were sore losers after Game 5
"Draymond Green had an observation about Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs that he thinks is not a good sign.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 12:46 PM“You could say it’s like trial and error,” Jalen …
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 12:15 PMThe 76ers are either building a superteam or creating a superproblem
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 12:04 PMWalker Kessler joins Wilt Chamberlain in Lakers record book
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 12:04 PMWarriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg rips Luka Doncic after NBA debut vs. Lakers
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 10:38 AMWarriors’ Draymond Green weighs in on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic flare-up
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 9:30 AMSteve Kerr admits Warriors don’t want to trade picks to build around 39-year-old Steph Curry
