Victor Wembanyama was robbing all the headlines after the San Antonio Spurs’ big NBA Cup semifinal win over the Oklahoma City Thunder , but he made sure credit was shared.

The Spurs’ young star spoke to reporters after San Antonio punched its ticket to the NBA Cup championship, talking openly about how he approached the night and what it meant to beat a tough Thunder team. “I knew I had limited minutes, so I had to make the most out of it,” Wembanyama said. “Winning against a team like this, it’s a collective effort, and it’s not an easy thing.” Expand Tweet

That sentiment echoed what fans and analysts saw on the court. Though Wembanyama didn’t play starter’s minutes, he made an impact . He finished with 2 2 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, numbers that helped anchor San

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