Max Kellerman criticizes NBA media for handling of Victor Wembanyama

During the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama faced significant backlash, damaging his reputation as he was labeled a villain and a poor sport. Max Kellerman and Rich Paul attributed this narrative to the NBA media's tendency to elevate players only to later criticize them. They highlighted that Wembanyama, once seen as the face of the league, faltered under pressure, committing flagrant fouls and exhibiting poor sportsmanship during the Finals. The duo believes this negative portrayal follows a pattern seen with other athletes and raises questions about Wembanyama's maturity and ability to handle scrutiny. Moving forward, the focus will likely be on how he responds to this criticism and whether he can reclaim his image.

• 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Max Kellerman accuses NBA media of building Victor Wembanyama up just to tear him down