“Sore Loser”, “Moving Like Bron”: Fans Erupt as Victor Wembanyama Reportedly Refuses to Speak to American Media After Crushing Finals Loss

NBA fans erupted online after Victor Wembanyama was reportedly freezing out all American media outlets except one.

By Reign Amurao · Sportskeeda

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 3:21 AM

Key Things to Know

Victor Wembanyama is reportedly refusing to speak with American media outlets, except for 60 Minutes, following a Finals defeat.
ESPN's Michael C. Wright reported Wembanyama wants to move on after the Spurs lost the Finals to the Knicks.
NBA fans reacted strongly online to the reported boycott, drawing comparisons to LeBron James and calling him a sore loser.

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is reportedly refusing to speak to American media outlets following a Finals loss to the New York Knicks. ESPN reporter Michael C. Wright stated on The Hoop Collective that the French center is avoiding discussions about the championship defeat, making an exception only for CBS's 60 Minutes. The reported media blackout sparked strong online reactions from NBA fans, with some labeling him a sore loser.

Separately, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that the Spurs organization internally views guard Dylan Harper as their second-best player behind Wembanyama. Harper reportedly impressed during the postseason by averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, solidifying his role alongside Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox in San Antonio's core rotation under coach Mitch Johnson.

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