Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals the Gregg Popovich lesson he’ll never forget
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama spoke at 2026 NBA Finals media day about the emotional reunion with former head coach Gregg Popovich following the Spurs' Game 7 Western Conference Finals win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama credited Popovich, now serving as the team's president of basketball operations after a 2024 stroke, as their "guiding force" throughout the postseason. Now averaging 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game in the playoffs, Wembanyama acknowledged the challenge ahead as San Antonio enters to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 on Wednesday.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama spoke at 2026 NBA Finals media day about the emotional reunion with former head coach Gregg Popovich following the Spurs' Game 7 Western Conference Finals win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama credited Popovich, now serving as the team's president of basketball operations after a 2024 stroke, as their "guiding force" throughout the postseason. Now averaging 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game in the playoffs, Wembanyama acknowledged the challenge ahead as San Antonio enters to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 on Wednesday.
