Julian Champagnie shines as Spurs' surprise hero in Game 7
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Julian Champagnie emerged as a pivotal player for the San Antonio Spurs during Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. With the team seeking a spark, Champagnie stepped up late in the crucial playoff game. His impact helped the Spurs secure a significant win, highlighting his unexpected role in their postseason success. The victory represented a major advancement for the Spurs, placing them among the top contenders in the league. Analysts now assess the implications of this win for the upcoming playoff series.
- •Champagnie plays for the San Antonio Spurs
- •He contributed significantly in the Western Conference Finals
- •The Spurs won Game 7 against their opponents
- •The win advances the Spurs in the playoffs
- •Champagnie was an undrafted player prior to this performance
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Julian Champagnie opens up on being waived by Sixers
- 5:07 PMSports Illustrated — Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs - Sports Illustrated
- 8:17 AMSan Antonio Express-News — Julian Champagnie's improbable journey on his mind as Spurs clinch Finals berth - San Antonio Express-News
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Former Sixers forward Julian Champagnie helps Spurs reach NBA finals
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Julian Champagnie? Meet undrafted forward who became Spurs' unlikely playoff hero
"Three-plus years after Philadephia waived him, the forward has reached the league's biggest stage after scoring 20 points in the Game 7 win over the Thunder.
"There was one point when San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie thought his career was over after being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
"Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Julian Champagnie helps the San Antonio Spurs reach the NBA finals with a Game 7 win.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:15 PMSpurs' Julian Champagnie opens up on being waived by Sixers
There was one point when San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie thought his career was over after being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Sports IllustratedMay 31, 2026, 5:07 PMJulian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs - Sports Illustrated
Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.
- San Antonio Express-NewsMay 31, 2026, 8:17 AMJulian Champagnie's improbable journey on his mind as Spurs clinch Finals berth - San Antonio Express-News
Three-plus years after Philadephia waived him, the forward has reached the league's biggest stage after scoring 20 points in the Game 7 win over the Thunder.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:51 AMFormer Sixers forward Julian Champagnie helps Spurs reach NBA finals
Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Julian Champagnie helps the San Antonio Spurs reach the NBA finals with a Game 7 win.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:11 AMWho is Julian Champagnie? Meet undrafted forward who became Spurs' unlikely playoff hero
Needing a burst, the Spurs turned to Julian Champagnie late in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
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