Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again.
The Wemby era of the NBA is under way, with the 7-foot-4 (223.5cm) French star unanimously winning the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, finishing third in the Most Valuable Player balloting and making first-team All-NBA for the first of what could be many, many times if all goes according to his plan.
But the ultimate moment has escaped his grasp for the second time in three years. In 2024, Wembanyama tearfully watched the US celebrate winning gold at the Paris Olympics.
