Gregg Popovich advises Victor Wembanyama ahead of Game 2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Gregg Popovich has communicated a motivational message to Victor Wembanyama as the Spurs prepare for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Although Wembanyama posted decent statistics in Game 1, he acknowledged that his performance was not up to standard. Popovich's advice, emphasizing that Wembanyama is capable of more, seems to have motivated the young player, who values Popovich's insight despite the latter's departure from the head coaching role. Wembanyama expressed that he appreciated Popovich's candid feedback, indicating a focus on improvement ahead of the matchup.
- •Gregg Popovich reaches out to Victor Wembanyama before Game 2.
- •Wembanyama acknowledges a subpar performance in Game 1.
- •Popovich's message emphasizes Wembanyama's potential for improvement.
- •Wembanyama is motivated by Popovich's feedback for Game 2.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns Drops 4-Word Warning to Victor Wembanyama on Live TV As Spurs Star’s Finals Struggles Continue
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Gregg Popovich sends a clear message to Victor Wembanyama ahead of Game 2 of the Finals
"After an inefficient NBA Finals Game 1, Victor Wembanyama received a text from former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that read, “I’ve been bad, and I’m better than this. ” So, heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the writing on the wall was clear: come out with a statement performance.
"Victor Wembanyama has received a message from longtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, and it seems it has motivated him ahead of Game 2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:05 AMKarl-Anthony Towns Drops 4-Word Warning to Victor Wembanyama on Live TV As Spurs Star’s Finals Struggles Continue
After an inefficient NBA Finals Game 1, Victor Wembanyama received a text from former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that read, “I’ve been bad, and I’m better than this. ” So, heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the writing on the wall was clear: come out with a statement performance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:56 AMGregg Popovich sends a clear message to Victor Wembanyama ahead of Game 2 of the Finals
Victor Wembanyama has received a message from longtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, and it seems it has motivated him ahead of Game 2.
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