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Knicks Fans Ruthlessly Boo Victor Wembanyama Before Game 5 in San Antonio

Knicks Fans Ruthlessly Boo Victor Wembanyama Before Game 5 in San Antonio

Summary

New York Knicks fans have been loudly booing Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs star, during the 2026 NBA Finals. Despite this, Wembanyama said the boos and other taunts do not bother him as his team faces a tough challenge down 3-1 in the series.

Key Facts

  • Knicks fans have been taunting Victor Wembanyama throughout the 2026 NBA Finals.
  • After the Knicks made a big 29-point comeback in Game 4, someone threw eggs at Wembanyama.
  • Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 tall and was recently named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
  • He said the taunting does not affect him and he is focused on playing well.
  • Knicks fans traveled to San Antonio for Game 5 and booed Wembanyama during his warmup.
  • The Spurs are trying to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the series.
  • Only one NBA team, the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, has ever won the Finals after being down 3-1.
  • The Knicks are aiming to win their first championship since 1973.
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