Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to NBA Finals
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- Victor Wembanyama celebrated the Spurs’ 111‑103 Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, calling the Larry O’Brien championship a childhood dream.
- San Antonio Spurs clinched the Western Conference title with a 111‑103 victory, securing their first NBA Finals appearance in five months after Wembanyama turned 22.
- San Antonio Spurs became the first Finals team with its two top scorers—Wembanyama and 21‑year‑old Stephon Castle—both age 22 or younger, and the second youngest Finals team based on weighted minutes played, according to ESPN Research.
- Stephon Castle averaged 19.2 points and 6.7 assists in the 18‑game playoff run, also defending stars like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander.
- Jaden Harper scored 24 points in the decisive Game 1 overtime win and 18 points in Game 6, and will get to play in Madison Garden in his first NBA season if the Spurs win the Finals.
Why it matters: Wembanyama and the Spurs secure a rare early‑career championship run, boosting the franchise’s market value and fan base while forcing the Knicks to prepare for a youthful opponent in the Finals.
