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Victor Wembanyama Opens Up About Being Painted As The Villain During NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama says being portrayed as a villain during the NBA Finals did not bother him, as the San Antonio Spurs star acknowledged that his first postseason exposed limits in how he handled physical competition.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:38 PM
Victor Wembanyama Opens Up About Being Painted As The Villain During NBA Finals
Key Things to Know
  • The Golden State Valkyries clinched their first WNBA championship with a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream.
  • The contest was the first Game 7 in WNBA history.
  • Golden State secured the title in just the franchise's second season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship by defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7. The victory marked the conclusion of the first Game 7 in WNBA history, with the Valkyries staging a comeback win in just their second season of existence.

The championship run was highlighted by a dominant performance from Gabby Williams, who helped lead Golden State to the historic title victory over Atlanta.

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