Jose Alvarado criticizes Victor Wembanyama for lacking sportsmanship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado expressed disappointment over Victor Wembanyama not shaking hands with Knicks players after the Spurs lost to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Alvarado called Wembanyama's actions a sign of poor sportsmanship. He referenced the competitive nature of their matchup but emphasized the importance of acknowledging opponents after the game. Alvarado's comments follow similar sentiments from other players, including Draymond Green, who addressed Wembanyama's behavior in a podcast episode. Wembanyama, a rookie, is expected to learn from this experience as his career progresses.
- •Alvarado criticized Wembanyama on The Breakfast Club.
- •Wembanyama did not shake hands after the Finals.
- •Alvarado emphasized sportsmanship in competition.
- •Draymond Green also called out Wembanyama's behavior.
- •Wembanyama is a rookie in his first playoff appearance.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks' Jose Alvarado slams Victor Wembanyama for not shaking hands after NBA Finals
"New York Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado wasn't a fan of Victor Wembanyama's decision not to shake hands with any Knicks players after they bested the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals. During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Alvarado called out Wembanyama for his lack of sportsmanship.
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