Victor Wembanyama Game 5 press conference ends in bizarre fashion
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama ended his press conference with an awkward "See you… never" remark following the Spurs' 94-90 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks won their first title in 53 years.
- Wembanyama scored 19 points in 38 minutes in the final game, drawing scrutiny as the series was expected to mark his rise as the NBA's new face.
- Despite some controversial plays and accumulating three flagrant foul points in the postseason, Wembanyama earned several accolades this season, including Defensive Player of the Year, All-NBA First Team, All-Defensive First Team, and his second All-Star appearance.
- Leading the league in blocks for the third consecutive season and finishing third in MVP voting, Wembanyama acknowledged the challenging season as a valuable learning experience for himself and the Spurs.
- The disappointing end to the season is expected to motivate Wembanyama and his teammates as they prepare for the future.