Victor Wembanyama laughs off heckles at New York fan fest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
At the Fanatics Fest in New York, Victor Wembanyama faced heckling from fans who reminded him of the San Antonio Spurs' loss in the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. A fan shouted, 'Jalen Brunson is your dad,' referencing the Knicks' Finals MVP, Jalen Brunson, who outperformed Wembanyama in the series. Despite the taunts, Wembanyama took the heckling in stride, laughing off the comments. The Spurs had a disappointing Finals, dropping the series in five games, which continues to impact Wembanyama's public reception even weeks later.
- •Wembanyama attended Fanatics Fest in New York on July 20, 2026.
- •He faced heckling about the Spurs' 2026 NBA Finals loss to the Knicks.
- •Jalen Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Knicks to victory.
- •Wembanyama laughed off the remarks, acknowledging the fan's comment.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — How Victor Wembanyama reacted to ‘Jalen Brunson’s your dad’ heckles at New York fan fest
"Losing the 2026 NBA Finals is still haunting San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. The 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks were expected to be a spectacle for basketball fans.
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