Tony Parker praises Victor Wembanyama as top NBA player ahead of Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Tony Parker has lauded Victor Wembanyama, declaring him the best player in the NBA. Parker's comments came during a discussion about Wembanyama's key role in helping the Spurs advance to the NBA Finals. He noted that defeating Oklahoma City was a remarkable achievement for such a young team. Parker expressed regret about missing the Finals due to commitments with the French U17 national team, which is preparing for the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey.
- •Tony Parker calls Victor Wembanyama the best player in the NBA.
- •Parker praises Wembanyama for his impact on the Spurs' playoff run.
- •The Spurs defeated Oklahoma City to reach the NBA Finals.
- •Parker will miss the Finals due to duties with the French U17 team.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Parker on Victor Wembanyama: 'He's the best player in the NBA, and by far'
"Tony Parker on Victor Wembanyama: 'He's the best player in the NBA, and by far'
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