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Victor Wembanyama discusses youth strength ahead of NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Victor Wembanyama discusses youth strength ahead of NBA Finals

Summary

Victor Wembanyama, star forward for the San Antonio Spurs, shared his perspective on their youth being an advantage ahead of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama described the team's inexperience as a potential strength, stating it allows them to attempt what others view as impossible. His comments come as the Spurs prepare for their first Finals appearance since 2019. Former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich praised Wembanyama's maturity and insight, highlighting the player's ability to handle the pressures of being a public figure. The Spurs advanced past the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the Western Conference Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Wembanyama calls inexperience a strength for the Spurs
•Spurs face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals
•This is the Spurs' first Finals appearance since 2019
•Gregg Popovich commends Wembanyama's maturity
•Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach the Finals

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What they're saying

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama speaks like someone who has experienced 40 years of life and that’s what the media and fans love about him. His mentality about being a public figure is changing conversations. Even Spurs’ former coach and NBA great Gregg Popovich was astounded by the wisdom the French star carries. “He’s [...]
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