Vet Draymond Green Gives NBA Finals Brutal Victor Wembanyama a Moral Lesson
After the 2026 NBA Finals ended the Knicks’ man-to-man sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, much of the conversation has turned to evaluating Victor Wembanyama after a self-inflicted first game of the postseason.
When the final buzzer sounded in Game 5, the 4-foot-4 French phenom skipped the usual handshake line and headed straight for the locker room.
It ended up being a difficult Final from a PR point of view.
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during their game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) ((Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images))
Earlier in the series, Wembanyama received criticism for playing Brunson badly and was later caught on camera laughing in a Mitchell Robinson style during a tense moment.
When the truth of the loss finally set in, Wembanyama chose not to face the Knicks in court. His post-match comments did little to clear things up, as he mostly left questions about the move.
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The decision has turned on one of the NBA’s most outspoken critics: noted law enforcement fan Draymond Green.
The same Draymond Green who has spent most of his career blurring the line between basketball and mixed martial arts is now giving lessons in the sport.
It’s not so much Green’s lack of self-awareness that’s surprising; that he actually has something to offer young Wemby when it comes to proper behavior.
On a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors veteran didn’t mince words when discussing Wembanyama’s decision to cross the handshake line.
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“Look your killer in the face,” Green advised Wembanyama.
“You have to look them in the face. After all, when you leave the courtroom, don’t look me in the eyes and I’ll just hit you. In fact, I know I’m yours forever because you wouldn’t look me in the face.”
As odd as it sounds coming from Green, he has a point.
Win or lose, part of being a professional is dealing with the outcome.
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts in front of Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ((Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images))
By stepping down quickly, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to be about his own dignity rather than a celebration of the Knicks’ championship.
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Wembanyama is still one of the young players who stand out in the league. For him, handling defeat is part of the job.
As considered the next face of the NBA, Wemby’s lack of maturity after a heartbreaking loss turned off many fans who were starting to buy into his hype.
His complaint is now a fair game to discuss.
Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on March 21, 2026. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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