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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to NBA Finals amid high praise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:36 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to NBA Finals amid high praise

Summary

Victor Wembanyama has led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2017, showcasing his talent in just his third season. In the 2026 postseason, he has averaged 23.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks. Spurs legend Tony Parker praised Wembanyama as the best player in the NBA, highlighting his impressive performances despite being young. After losing Game 1 against the New York Knicks, where Wembanyama recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds, he acknowledged the need to improve and expressed optimism for Game 2. The Spurs look to bounce back and level the series.

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•Wembanyama leads Spurs back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2017.
•He averages 23.3 points, 10.8 rebounds during the postseason.
•Tony Parker calls Wembanyama the best player in the NBA.
•Spurs lost Game 1 to the Knicks with Wembanyama scoring 26 points.
•Wembanyama aims to improve ahead of Game 2.

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8:36 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Earns Massive ‘Best Player in the NBA’ Praise as 4x Champion Hails His Phenomenal Rise

What they're saying

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Victor Wembanyama has been the best player for the San Antonio Spurs, as he led the team back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2017. It’s also an impressive feat for the third-year player to lead them to the Finals in his first playoff run. Amid his 2026 postseason run, the Spurs [...]
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