Victor Wembanyama brushes past Jeremy Sochan in NBA Finals clip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
During Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a moment between Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan was captured on camera, sparking considerable online discussion. The video shows Wembanyama appearing to ignore Sochan, who previously played for the San Antonio Spurs before joining the New York Knicks. Fans have largely defended Wembanyama, suggesting that Sochan's earlier actions may have contributed to the tension. The clip has become a talking point amid the ongoing Finals, where the Knicks and Spurs are competing for the championship. Wembanyama and Sochan’s shared history adds further context to the interaction.
- •Wembanyama and Sochan were teammates on the Spurs before Sochan joined the Knicks.
- •The moment occurred during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Knicks.
- •Many fans defended Wembanyama's actions and questioned Sochan's expectations.
- •Sochan will receive a championship ring should the Knicks win.
- •The Finals series continues with the Knicks and Spurs competing for the title.
- 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — NBA fans defend Victor Wembanyama’s cold Jeremy Sochan moment caught on camera during NBA Finals
"NBA fans have rallied behind Victor Wembanyama after a cold moment with former San Antonio Spurs teammate Jeremy Sochan was caught on camera during the NBA Finals. The clip showed Wembanyama appearing to brush past Sochan during Game 5 between the Spurs and the New York Knicks.
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