Spurs' Sean Elliott praises Victor Wembanyama's potential before Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Sean Elliott, a former NBA champion with the Spurs, shared insights on Victor Wembanyama ahead of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Elliott noted Wembanyama's rapid improvement and compared his early development to Tim Duncan's. He believes Wembanyama has yet to reach his full potential, highlighting the player's drive to excel. Wembanyama had a standout Game 1 performance in the Western Conference Finals, further fueling expectations for the upcoming Finals. Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. ET.
- •Wembanyama led the Spurs to the NBA Finals in his third season.
- •Elliott believes Wembanyama hasn't reached his full capabilities.
- •Wembanyama had a notable 41-point game earlier in the playoffs.
- •The Spurs face the Knicks, who are on an 11-game winning streak.
- •Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. ET.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Legend Makes Stunning Victor Wembanyama Prediction Ahead of Finals
"Spurs legend Sean Elliott gave a strong assessment of Victor Wembanyama and an eye-opening prediction for his NBA career.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 4:04 PMSan Antonio Spurs announce new TV deal to air 22 games for free on local television
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 3:03 PMSpurs could be shorthanded against the Rockets
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 2:44 PMDevin Booker gets floated as ideal ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 1:29 PMYahoo Perfect 5: Dan Titus' $15 lineup for Friday's Knicks-Celtics and Spurs-Rockets slate
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 1:02 PMShai Gilgeous-Alexander ends his 20-point streak with absolute class
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 10:31 AMSpurs’ Every Voice Points to Same Fix: Trust Instincts, Easier Shots, Win as One
