Skip Bayless supports Draymond Green's concerns over Wembanyama's role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Skip Bayless expressed support for Draymond Green's concerns regarding Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where a physical play involving Harrison Barnes and Jalen Brunson raised eyebrows. Brunson suffered a knee scare but returned to the game. Green implied that Wembanyama may encourage aggressive plays from teammates, a point Bayless highlighted by referencing past incidents. The narrative around Wembanyama's emerging image faces scrutiny, as doubts about his influence on game conduct might overshadow his on-court achievements. With the Spurs in the spotlight, Wembanyama now aims to address the controversy and demonstrate clean play.
- •Bayless reacts to concerns raised by Green about Wembanyama's influence.
- •Brunson sustained a knee scare during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- •Critics connect Wembanyama to a history of aggressive teammate signals.
- •Upcoming performances crucial for Wembanyama’s image amidst scrutiny.
- •The Spurs continue their playoff run amid heightened drama and controversies.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless slams Victor Wembanyama after Draymond Green’s subtle accusation on Spurs star
"Skip Bayless has backed Draymond Green’s concern over Victor Wembanyama after Jalen Brunson’s injury scare in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks’ win over the San Antonio Spurs already had enough drama, but Harrison Barnes falling into Brunson’s knee gave the series another flashpoint.
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