Kevin Garnett critiques Victor Wembanyama's emotional reaction after Game 7 win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:38 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Following the San Antonio Spurs' Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama expressed significant emotion, including tears. Kevin Garnett commented that Wembanyama's display was excessive for a conference finals win, emphasizing the need for composure heading into the NBA Finals. Garnett, known for his own passion on the court, voiced his opinion on a podcast, noting the importance of staying even-keeled as the series progresses. Wembanyama's emotional outburst has drawn attention due to its contrast with Garnett's expectations.
- •Wembanyama cried after the Spurs' Game 7 win over the Thunder.
- •Garnett believes Wembanyama should maintain composure for the NBA Finals.
- •The Spurs won the series in seven games.
- •Garnett's comments come despite his own emotional playing style.
- •Wembanyama may consider Garnett's feedback due to their past relationship.
- 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Garnett criticizes Victor Wembanyama for crying in the Western Conference Finals: 'That was too emotional for me'
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Garnett reveals he thinks Victor Wembanyama got too emotional after Game 7 victory
"Victor Wembanyama was quite emotional after the Game 7 win over OKC, and it seems that has led to backlash from Kevin Garnett.
"Kevin Garnett criticizes Victor Wembanyama for crying in the Western Conference Finals: 'That was too emotional for me'
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:38 AMKevin Garnett criticizes Victor Wembanyama for crying in the Western Conference Finals: 'That was too emotional for me'
Kevin Garnett criticizes Victor Wembanyama for crying in the Western Conference Finals: 'That was too emotional for me'
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:34 AMKevin Garnett reveals he thinks Victor Wembanyama got too emotional after Game 7 victory
Victor Wembanyama was quite emotional after the Game 7 win over OKC, and it seems that has led to backlash from Kevin Garnett.
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