Robert Horry advises patience on Victor Wembanyama's NBA future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:43 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is currently involved in the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. After a Game 1 loss where the Spurs struggled late, Wembanyama pledged to improve in upcoming games. Meanwhile, Spurs legend Robert Horry cautioned that Wembanyama should not be rushed into the conversation as the NBA's next face, emphasizing the need for him to earn championships before being anointed. Horry believes Wembanyama will become a central figure in the league in the future if he succeeds in the postseason.
- •Wembanyama vows to improve after Game 1 loss to Knicks.
- •San Antonio held scoreless in the final two minutes of Game 1.
- •Horry urges patience, stating Wembanyama needs championships to be the face of the NBA.
- •Wembanyama acknowledges the importance of playing well and avoiding mistakes.
- •The Spurs are currently competing in the NBA Finals, continuing their playoff run.
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs Legend is Not Yet Sold on Victor Wembanyama Being the Next Face of the NBA
"Many have already anointed Victor Wembanyama as the next face of the NBA, as the San Antonio Spurs center is on a generational run this postseason. However, Robert Horry feels otherwise, saying that the fans and the media should pump the brakes. According to the former San Antonio Spurs forward, Wembanyama must win his first [...]
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