Victor Wembanyama's Spurs lose NBA Finals to New York Knicks

Victor Wembanyama guided the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career, but the team was defeated 4‑1 by the New York Knicks. In the decisive game Wembanyama scored 18 points, but the Spurs fell 124‑113, ending a season the French star described as “infernal.”

Wembanyama said the loss was the biggest lesson of his life, acknowledging the team's inexperience. Coach Mitch Johnson echoed the sentiment, noting the squad was not ready to win a championship despite the hard work and progress made throughout the year. The defeat adds to a pattern of final‑stage losses for Wembanyama, who has previously been on the losing side in youth European championships, the French league, and the 2024 Paris Olympics.