Victor Wembanyama praises Gregg Popovich after Spurs reach NBA Finals
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured a victory over the New York Knicks in the Western Conference finals, earning a spot in this year's NBA Finals. Following the win, Victor Wembanyama expressed his respect for former coach Gregg Popovich, citing the significance of the playoff run for the legendary coach. Wembanyama's comments came shortly after the team's triumph, as they prepare to compete for the championship. The Spurs aim to leverage their momentum from this win as they head into the Finals.
- •Spurs win the Western Conference title
- •Victor Wembanyama acknowledges Gregg Popovich's influence
- •Spurs prepare to face the New York Knicks in the Finals
- •The victory marks a significant milestone for the franchise
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama on seeing Gregg Popovich after Game 7 win: 'The emotion was really something I haven't felt in a while'
- 12:32 AMAssociated Press — Victor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run - AP News
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Gets Emotional About Gregg Popovich
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run
"Victor Wembanyama barely could get the words out. The question, a few minutes after he and the San Antonio Spurs won the Western Conference title and earned the right to go to this year's NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks, was about his relationship with former coach Gregg Popovich and what this playoff run likely means to the winningest coach in league history. “I don’t know what it means for him,” Wembanyama said.
"Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had just won the Western Conference finals and earned a trip to the NBA Finals. And he couldn't wait to call Pop. Gregg Popovich hasn't coached in more than a year and a half, but the Hall of Famer remains a much-re…
"Victor Wembanyama on seeing Gregg Popovich after Game 7 win: 'The emotion was really something I haven't felt in a while'
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:46 PMVictor Wembanyama on seeing Gregg Popovich after Game 7 win: 'The emotion was really something I haven't felt in a while'
Victor Wembanyama on seeing Gregg Popovich after Game 7 win: 'The emotion was really something I haven't felt in a while'
- Associated PressJun 1, 2026, 12:32 AMVictor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run - AP News
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had just won the Western Conference finals and earned a trip to the NBA Finals. And he couldn't wait to call Pop. Gregg Popovich hasn't coached in more than a year and a half, but the Hall of Famer remains a much-re…
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:25 PMSpurs’ Victor Wembanyama Gets Emotional About Gregg Popovich
Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stepped away from coaching last May but remains a presence on the team.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 6:55 PMVictor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run
Victor Wembanyama barely could get the words out. The question, a few minutes after he and the San Antonio Spurs won the Western Conference title and earned the right to go to this year's NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks, was about his relationship with former coach Gregg Popovich and what this playoff run likely means to the winningest coach in league history. “I don’t know what it means for him,” Wembanyama said.
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