NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama likens home-court advantage to having six players on the court against five. On the road, it is like five on six. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs thrived in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden and are undaunted by the hostile environment and the series deficit […]
Read MoreSAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama described himself in a rather unusual way when Game 2 of the NBA Finals was over on Friday night. The San Antonio Spurs’ situation, though, is very clear. They’re in trouble. Big trouble. And Wembanyama pointed the finger of blame squarely at himself. The Spurs had an epic comeback and […]
Read MoreSAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama was quiet on the floor in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals, and silent afterward. Game 6 of the West title series awaits, with the Spurs — facing elimination for the first time in these playoffs — set to play host to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. […]
Read MoreVictor Wembanyama was only 13 when Gobert first heard of him. It didn’t take long for Gobert to see the enormous potential in his French countryman. When they would talk, Wembanyama asked the questions and Gobert gave him the answers. The basketball world is now fully aware of what Gobert saw in Wembanyama years ago. […]
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