Victor Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after NBA Finals loss

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) speaks with the media after the game between the Spurs and the Knicks in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after Game 2 loss to Knicks

By Anne Erickson | Last updated Jun 7, 2026 9:07 AM ET

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The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in the NBA Finals after beating the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in a riveting 105-104 victory. This game was a nail-biter for both sides. But Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs just couldn't overcome the Knicks, even on their home court.

Following the game, Wembanyama spoke to the press and sounded, well, dismal. Now, his comments are going viral, as the team prepares for Game 3 and their chance to get on the board in this series. Game 3, however, is at Madison Square Garden, so he'll have to overcome a New York crowd.

Victor Wembanyama's comments after Spurs' Game 2 loss to Knicks draw attention

After the game, ESPN's "SportsCenter" shared a video clip of Wembanyama talking about the loss.

"I threw that one away," he said. "I messed up."

"I threw that one away. I messed up."

Victor Wembanyama following the Spurs Game 2 loss to the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/49XJpTKdSJ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 6, 2026

Now, that post on X has 1.3 million views, and it's climbing.

"I'm still very blurry, and that's the whole problem," Wembanyama added. "You know, we need more poise, more control over the game. I'm not going to go through all the possessions, but that's the general image."

In Game 2, Wembanyama recorded 29 points, nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals. He played 40 minutes.

Wembanyama is the face of the Spurs, but it's easy to forget that he was only drafted in 2023, so that's a lot of pressure to have on a player during his first appearance in the NBA Finals.

Anne Erickson

Anne Erickson is an award-winning news reporter covering the NFL, NBA, college sports and more for Yardbarker. Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and other sports, and her work has been published by Fox Sports, ESPN and Newsweek, among others. She has also interviewed a bevy of big names in sports and entertainment, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Lions edge Aidan Hutchinson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott

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