Wembanyama, 22, Leads Spurs to NBA Finals After Game 7 Win

13 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 1

San Antonio will enter this week’s NBA Finals with 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama as its centerpiece after beating Oklahoma City in Saturday’s Western Conference Game 7.
The run answers early playoff durability doubts around the 7ft 4in French star, whose size and slight frame had raised questions about whether he could withstand a deep postseason.
Against the Thunder, Wembanyama showcased the full two-way game that made him the No. 1 pick in 2023—shot-blocking, rebounding, perimeter shooting and transition speed rare for a player his height.
The Finals berth cements Wembanyama’s arrival as one of basketball’s defining young stars, with his blend of skill, mobility and maturity pushing San Antonio ahead of schedule.

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