Victor Wembanyama booed at MSG before NBA Finals Game 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama faced heavy boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd as he was introduced prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The hostility stemmed from Wembanyama's non-called foul on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 3. Although Wembanyama scored 32 points and contributed significantly to a Spurs win, the incident overshadowed his performance. Knicks coach Mike Brown addressed the missed call and its implications, underscoring the need for consistency from officials. Wembanyama embraced his role as a villain after being booed in pregame warmups and responded lightheartedly to the crowd's reaction.
- •Wembanyama booed during player introductions at MSG.
- •Game 3 featured a controversial non-foul on Jalen Brunson.
- •Spurs won Game 3, 115-111, led by Wembanyama's 32 points.
- •Knicks coach Mike Brown commented on officiating consistency.
- •Wembanyama acknowledged becoming a New York villain.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Victor Wembanyama mercilessly booed by MSG crowd ahead of NBA Finals Game 4
"In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama drew Knicks fans' ire for an uncalled foul on Jalen Brunson and, unsurprisingly, was met with a torrent of boos when he was introduced ahead of Game 4.
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