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Knicks Fans Chant ‘f–k You, Wemby’ As Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Becomes New Garden Villain

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Knicks fans have had enough of Victor Wembanyama, the new Madison Square Garden villain.

As Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns shot free throws late in the second quarter, the MSG faithful chanted “f–k you, Wemby” at the Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom, who has been extra physical Monday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he helped San Antonio team to a 115-111 win.

Wembanyama, who had 32 points and eight rebounds first drew the ire of the crowd when he shoved Jalen Brunson in the back of the head and down to the court.

After the Spurs’ win, Wembanyama said he’s not at the level of another Knicks playoff villain yet.

“I guess, but I am nowhere near Trae Young’s level, though,” he told reporters.

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"F**k you Wemby" chants were out in full force. ��pic.twitter.com/IcnwXH8s8O

— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 9, 2026

Brunson stood up and aired his frustration as Richard Jefferson said on the ABC broadcast that Wembanyama should’ve been called for a flagrant 1 foul.

Brunson frustrated at Wemby ��pic.twitter.com/0xd2HO78NV

— ESPN (@espn) June 9, 2026
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The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) shoves Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the back of the head during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at MSG on June 8, 2026. ABC

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