Victor Wembanyama sees Knicks win NBA title while missing key plays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, in his third NBA season, observed the New York Knicks capture their first championship in 53 years while competing in the NBA Finals. Wembanyama recorded 26 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game, but made pivotal mistakes during the series, a turnover leading to a game-changing free throw and missed free throws in Game 4. Despite individual success, including winning the Defensive Player of the Year award, Wembanyama remains without a championship title. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recognized Wembanyama's potential and contributions, underscoring his bright future in the league.
- •Wembanyama finishes Finals averaging 26 points and 11.2 rebounds.
- •Knicks win NBA title after 53-year drought.
- •Wembanyama's performance includes crucial mistakes in key moments.
- •He won the Defensive Player of the Year award this season.
- •Commissioner Adam Silver praises Wembanyama's talent and potential.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — The NBA's Wemby era is clearly underway. But he's still waiting for his first NBA title
"Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again. The Wemby era of the NBA is fully underway, with the 7-foot-4 French star unanimously winning the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, finishing third in the Most Valuable Player balloting and making first-team All-NBA for the first of what could be many, many times if all goes according to his plan. In 2024, he tearfully watched the U.S. celebrate winning Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics — and now, he relived that moment by seeing the New York Knicks celebrating their first championship in 53 years by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on Saturday night.
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