2 months ago

President Trump Questions Victor Wembanyama Crossing His Arms During The National Anthem

During Game 1's national anthem, Wemby crossed his arms. He was criticized for this and President Donald Trump was asked about this prior to Game 2. "What did he mean by that?" questioned Trump to reporters. The Frenchman has been very vocal about his left-leaning politics. During Game 2's national anthem, Wemby switched it up and began praying, hands clasped.

By Samir Mehdi

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2 months ago

Mitch Johnson Says Victor Wembanyama Attempting Just 4 First Half Shots Is Unnacceptable

Johnson was unhappy that Wembanyama took just 4 shots by half time and had just 7 points. He said, "I have to make sure that there's environments that the ball finds him," but added, "He can't rely on that to get shots as well." Although Wemby got going and finished with 29 points, the Spurs still lost 105-104.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Blames Himself For Tonight's Game 2 Loss

Wembanyama had a brilliant 29 points on 11-21 FG shooting and 4 blocks tonight but had two botched possessions. One was a turnover pass to Castle in the open court and the other was a missed game-winner over Mitchell Robinson. "I threw that one away. I messed up. I need to have more poise, more control over the game."

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Addresses Facing Karl-Anthony Towns This Series

"It's very different from previous series," said Wemby. KAT has been the perfect 'inside-outside' offensive punch. Against OKC, I-Hart was played off the floor several times and Chet was a dud. Gobert's one-dimensional play was also easier for Wemby to contain. "It's bringing us into difficult areas because they're good players, he's a good player. Need to figure it out."

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Says He Needs to Have More Poise After Final 3 Possessions of Game 2

Unable to fully recall the final 3 possessions of the Spurs' 105-104 Finals game 2 loss vs. Knicks, Wemby admitted he has to be calmer in clutch situations. "I need to have more poise, more control over the game. That's the general image," Wembanyama said, reflecting on his 2 missed shots and the turnover late in the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

De’Aaron Fox Says Spurs Need to Take Remainder of NBA Finals “One Game at a Time”

2 months ago

De’Aaron Fox Says Spurs Need to Take Remainder of NBA Finals “One Game at a Time”

Although the Spurs are down 2-0 in the NBA Finals, Fox believes the Spurs need a gradual approach and should not get ahead of themselves. "We got to go on the road and try to win a game. But we have to take this one game at a time," Fox said, with the Spurs going to MSG for game 3.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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