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Jose Alvarado Calls Out Wembanyama for Skipping Handshakes After NBA Finals Loss

"I loved how he compete during the game... Between the lines, I feel like anything is cool. Outside the lines, shake your hand, you know, shake hands and call it what it is," Alvarado said. Wembanyama walked straight to the locker room after Game 5 without shaking hands, with only Luke Kornet and the Spurs coaching staff remaining on court.

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