Victor Wembanyama faces Knicks fans' boos ahead of Game 5 in NBA Finals

After the New York Knicks erased a 29‑point deficit to win Game 4 and take a 3‑1 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals, their fans turned hostile toward San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. Video from Madison Square Garden showed crowds loudly booing him during his pre‑game warm‑up, and earlier an object was thrown at him after the game. Former Spurs guard Stephen Jackson condemned the behavior on social media, saying, “If it was us… y’all would’ve got f***ed up.” Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, said the incidents did not bother him and that he would stick to his routine as the Spurs prepare to try to force a Game 6 in San Antonio. The series now hinges on whether the Spurs can overcome the 3‑1 deficit.