As the final seconds ticked off the clock Saturday night in Oklahoma City of the Spurs’ 111–103 win over the reigning-champion Thunder and a trip to the NBA Finals, the emotions poured out of Victor Wembanyama.
When the final buzzer sounded, Wembanyama hunched over multiple times before swiftly collapsing into a hug with Stephon Castle, taking in every ounce of the feelings that engulfed this moment. He shared countless hugs and tears with teammates and coaches as he and the Spurs celebrated a monumental achievement in their young careers.
