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Many have already anointed Victor Wembanyama as the next face of the NBA, as the San Antonio Spurs center is on a generational run this postseason. However, Robert Horry feels otherwise, saying that the fans and the media should pump the brakes.
According to the former San Antonio Spurs forward, Wembanyama must win his first championship to be in the discussion, although he is optimistic that he’ll get there eventually.
“I’m not saying he’s not great, he’s a great defensive player, but all I’m saying is they’re trying to make him the be-all now. He is God’s gift to basketball. I’m just saying, give him time. Give him time. Let him mature. Let him take it. Don’t give it to him. Let him take it,” Horry said of Wembanyama on the Road Trippin’ show.
“Yeah. Now, if you say he is the future, I am 100% on that. But like I just don’t right now,” he continued. “And so for me, I just think like give him three to four more years, and if he wins two championships in three to four years, then he is the face of the league.”
Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) walks back up the court during the fourth quarter during game one against the New York Knicks of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
The San Antonio Spurs lost their homecourt advantage to the New York Knicks after Game 1, as they were held scoreless in the final two minutes of the game. During his postgame presser, Victor Wembanyama vowed to be better for the next games.
“We let them get an offensive rebound, so that’s on us. After that, that’s an experienced team. They know how to play with momentum. We had the momentum until late in that game. That’s why I said we let that one go. It’s almost not like I have anything to figure out,” Wembanyama stated via ESPN’s Michael C. Wright.
“It’s almost like I have to play normal, not even good (in Game 2). It’s just (about) doing the right things enough. When we play bad, when I play bad, is when we shoot ourselves in the foot. This is why I’m not worried. We’re going to be so much better. I’m going to be so much better,” he ended.
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According to the former San Antonio Spurs forward, Wembanyama must win his first championship to be in the discussion, although he is optimistic that he’ll get there eventually.
“I’m not saying he’s not great, he’s a great defensive player, but all I’m saying is they’re trying to make him the be-all now. He is God’s gift to basketball. I’m just saying, give him time. Give him time. Let him mature. Let him take it. Don’t give it to him. Let him take it,” Horry said of Wembanyama on the Road Trippin’ show.
“Yeah. Now, if you say he is the future, I am 100% on that. But like I just don’t right now,” he continued. “And so for me, I just think like give him three to four more years, and if he wins two championships in three to four years, then he is the face of the league.”
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Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) walks back up the court during the fourth quarter during game one against the New York Knicks of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
San Antonio Spurs News: Victor Wembanyama sends defiant message after Game 1 loss vs. New York Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs lost their homecourt advantage to the New York Knicks after Game 1, as they were held scoreless in the final two minutes of the game. During his postgame presser, Victor Wembanyama vowed to be better for the next games.
“We let them get an offensive rebound, so that’s on us. After that, that’s an experienced team. They know how to play with momentum. We had the momentum until late in that game. That’s why I said we let that one go. It’s almost not like I have anything to figure out,” Wembanyama stated via ESPN’s Michael C. Wright.
“It’s almost like I have to play normal, not even good (in Game 2). It’s just (about) doing the right things enough. When we play bad, when I play bad, is when we shoot ourselves in the foot. This is why I’m not worried. We’re going to be so much better. I’m going to be so much better,” he ended.
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