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2026 NBA Finals - San Antonio Spurs v New York Knicks
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KAT Praises 'Once-in-a-Generation Athlete' Wemby, Dylan Harper and Spurs After Knicks Win NBA Title

Joseph ZuckerJun 14, 2026

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns was gracious in victory, calling attention toward of the San Antonio Spurs' bright talent following Game 5's win in the 2026 NBA Finals.

Towns had words of praise for Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper while describing the young Spurs as "the real deal":

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A lot of fans will share KAT's overall assessment, but the Finals were a bit of a reality check for San Antonio.

As much poise as the Spurs showed in eliminating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, they looked a little overawed by the stage as they surrendered multiple double-digit leads to New York.

Between Games 4 and 5, Wembanyama shot 16-of-44 from the field and scored 43 points. He didn't perform at the level that was needed of him with a championship on the line.

The Finals will undoubtedly be a learning experience for Wemby and his teammates. It's hard to lift a title without experiencing some postseason heartbreak first.

Despite Saturday's setback, the Spurs are set up well for the long term.

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