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Victor Wembanyama prepares for first NBA Finals with Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Victor Wembanyama prepares for first NBA Finals with Spurs

Summary

Victor Wembanyama, 22, enters his first NBA Finals with the San Antonio Spurs, who last appeared in 2014. The Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 to advance. Wembanyama is joined by younger teammates Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper. The New York Knicks, returning to the NBA Finals after 27 years, are competing for their first title since 1999. As both teams gear up for the series, a look back at past Finals performances by players 25 and under highlights the potential impact of young stars.

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By the Numbers

•Victor Wembanyama's first NBA Finals with Spurs
•Spurs last in Finals in 2014 after beating Thunder
•Knicks aiming for first title since 1999
•Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper also under 25
•Series features young stars in key roles

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6:09 PMYahoo Sports — 8 best NBA Finals performances by players 25 and younger

What they're saying

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The San Antonio Spurs’ 22-year-old superstar Victor Wembanyama is about to step onto an NBA Finals floor for the first time. If you follow the league, you know what happens next can change how we talk about the former No.…
— Yahoo Sports

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