Jeremy Sochan shares insights on Victor Wembanyama during NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jeremy Sochan, a former San Antonio Spurs teammate of Victor Wembanyama now with the New York Knicks, provided insights aimed at countering the Spurs' star player during the NBA Finals. Sochan indicated that tiring out Wembanyama through physical play could be an effective strategy after observing his performance throughout the series. Despite Wembanyama's contributions, including a Game 5 tally of 19 points and 14 rebounds, the Spurs struggled with maintaining advantages and ultimately lost the championship to the Knicks in five games. San Antonio is expected to address Wembanyama's endurance as a key offseason focus after a successful season that included a division title and his Defensive Player of the Year award.
- •Sochan discussed strategies to counter Wembanyama during the Finals
- •Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Game 5
- •The Knicks won the championship in five games
- •San Antonio recorded a 62-win season and a division title
- •Spurs need to improve Wembanyama's endurance for next season
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Spurs teammate may have given Knicks blueprint against Victor Wembanyama
"Jeremy Sochan's comments during the NBA Finals may have revealed the biggest challenge facing Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs moving forward.
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