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Victor Wembanyama reflects on Spurs' NBA Finals loss to Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:47 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Victor Wembanyama reflects on Spurs' NBA Finals loss to Knicks

Summary

Victor Wembanyama expressed his disappointment following the San Antonio Spurs' 94-90 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13. The Knicks secured the championship with a 4-1 series victory. Wembanyama, in his third NBA season, acknowledged that the Spurs lacked experience and made crucial mistakes throughout the series, including a turnover and a flagrant foul. Despite the defeat, he called it a significant learning moment and emphasized the need for future growth as a team.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs led by double digits in all four losses.
•Wembanyama noted many mistakes contributed to the defeats.
•Knicks clinched the series and championship with Game 5 victory.
•Wembanyama aims to learn from this Finals experience.
•Spurs overcame the defending champion Thunder in the conference finals.

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5:47 AMYahoo Sports — 'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat

What they're saying

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the 22-year-old French phenomenon admitted he wasn't ready for the moment.The towering 22-year-old, in his third season, led the Spurs to the second-best record in the league.
— Yahoo Sports

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