Victor Wembanyama Gets Attention For Abruptly Ending Postgame Interview

The San Antonio Spurs responded to their disappointing loss in Game 5 by returning home and routing the Oklahoma City Thunder, 118-91, to force a decisive Game 7.

Victor Wembanyama once again imposed his will on the game, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals. However, his postgame interview received some scrutiny following his recent situation with the media.

While speaking to NBC and Peacock’s sideline reporter, Ashley ShahAhmadi, Wemby answered her first question, and then a second, but decided to end things on his terms.

ShahAhmadi asked him about previous remarks by coach Mitch Johnson, who suggested he and the Spurs are built for moments like this.

“I can’t say why. We just are. We ain’t done nothing yet,” Wemby told her.

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“You guys held Oklahoma City to thirteen third-quarter points. What kind of defensive effort does it take to do something to a team like that?” ShahAhmadi asked.

“Trust in the coaches. Playing with effort. Thank you,” Wembanyama said, before sprinting off the court to head back to the locker room.

It’s unclear whether he had to use the bathroom postgame or was simply not interested in talking to the media a lot and wanted to remain focused on his next game.

However, it certainly raised suspicion about his situation with the media. After losing Game 5 badly, Wemby left Oklahoma City’s venue without participating in any postgame interviews.

He’ll head back there for the decisive Game 7, where the defending champions will have their hometown fans supporting them. The Spurs are going to need another all-out effort from Wemby, as he’s generally shown in their wins this series.

Fans are likely hoping for an epic Game 7 similar to what everyone saw these teams do in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. That was a double-overtime masterpiece, and with the way these blowouts have emerged since, it seems it would be a fitting way to end this battle for a spot in the NBA Finals.

Game 7 arrives for the Spurs and Thunder on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM.