NBA Finals: Wembanyama and Spurs Set to Face Knicks

(CNA, Los Angeles, June 1) NBA rising star Victor Wembanyama will lead the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks on the 3rd in the NBA Finals. Wembanyama hopes to fulfill a childhood dream of winning the title, while the Knicks are eager to end a 53-year championship drought. The 224cm-tall Frenchman has transformed the Spurs' fortunes in just three years. This season, the Spurs secured 62 wins to reach the finals. Wembanyama has averaged 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks in the playoffs. Standing in his way is the Eastern Conference champion Knicks, led by All-Star guard Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks have won two of their three meetings against the Spurs this season. Knicks head coach Mike Brown is wary of the Spurs' intensity and expects a physical battle. The finals begin on the 3rd in Texas.