Skip Bayless criticized Victor Wembanyama after the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, questioning his clutch performances and comparing him to LeBron James.
NBA analyst Skip Bayless sparked strong reaction online after posting a harsh take on Victor Wembanyama following the San Antonio Spurs dramatic 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Bayless questioned Wembanyama's late-game impact and even compared him to LeBron James, pointing to what he sees as a lack of clutch performances in key moments.
"It's already becoming clear the New Face (Wemby) has this in common with the Old Face (LeBron) ... no clutch gene. Late missed game-winners, missed crucial free throws, killer turnovers. Disappeared in last night's second half: 0 blocks, 0 defensive rebounds. 1-9 career late/close," he wrote on X.
The comments came after a painful loss for San Antonio, which now trails the NBA Finals 3-1 and is one defeat away from elimination.
Spurs collapse despite Wembanyama historic milestone
Even though the Spurs lost a game they controlled for long stretches, Wembanyama still managed to reach a historic personal milestone.
At just 22 years old, the French star became the youngest player in NBA history to score over 500 points in a single playoff run. He now has 505 total points across 21 postseason games, averaging 24.0 points per game.
OG Anunoby was the key player for the Knicks in the closing minutes. He finished with a playoff career-high 33 points and made decisive plays on both ends of the floor.
Anunoby first delivered a huge chase-down block in crunch time, then followed it up with the game-winning tip-in with just 1.2 seconds left on the clock. His impact completely shifted the momentum of the series.
Jalen Brunson also played a major role in the victory, leading the Knicks with 36 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals on 12-of-25 shooting.
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