Calls have been mounting for Victor Wembanyama to be more aggressive offensively in the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Finals series against the New York Knicks.
While the superstar big man had a muted first half in Friday’s Game 2 clash, he showcased his ability to get to the rim early on after a savvy pump fake against Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, entertaining the NBA world.
Victor Wembanyama’s Game 2 Pump Fake on Mitchell Robinson Sparks Buzz
Wembanyama caught flak for his shot selection in San Antonio’s 105-95 Game 1 home loss after going 6-for-21 overall (28.6%), including 2-for-9 from 3-point range (22.2%), with many feeling he settled for jumpers.
The 7-foot-4 French phenom was much more reserved in the first half of Game 2, attempting only 4 field goals, with the commentators highlighting his lack of aggression. Still, Wembanyama got the best of Robinson to end the first quarter.
With the Spurs leading 32-25, Wembanyama caught the ball at the top of the arc, faked a 3, and drove straight to the basket for an easy finish. His fake-out sent Robinson stumbling and falling to one knee as he attempted to close out, with the play going viral on X.
Victor Wembanyama drops Mitchell Robinson with the pump fake and drive, as he scores the layup through contact (with a replay).
Jalen Brunson misses the 3-pointer at the end of the 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/lTlQQuNaMC
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) June 6, 2026
“Victor Wembanyama just made Mitchell Robinson drop to his knees. Nasty,” Legion Hoops reacted.
Victor Wembanyama just made Mitchell Robinson drop to his knees. Nasty. pic.twitter.com/ciEaNUVYEh
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 6, 2026
“Victor Wembanyama had Mitchell Robinson on one knee proposing 😭💀,” Hater Report quipped.
Victor Wembanyama had Mitchell Robinson on one knee proposing 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/ehmW2dI8LP
— Hater Report (@HaterReport) June 6, 2026
“That’s the version of Wemby San Antonio needs!” Spurs reporter Dusty Garza exclaimed.
Spurs take a nine-point lead after one, and Victor Wembanyama just delivered the highlight of the quarter.
He flashed the three-point threat, got Mitchell Robinson leaning, broke his ankles, and then glided straight to the rim for the easy bucket.
That’s the version of Wemby… pic.twitter.com/DpAYgBfXjG
— SpursRΞPORTΞR (@SpursReporter) June 6, 2026
“Wemby just broke Mitchell Robinson’s ankles 😭😭🔥,” one user wrote.
Wemby just broke Mitchell Robinson Ankles 😭😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/aDEagZdnDh
— 🏀ᝰ.ᐟ (@JayhzLAL) June 6, 2026
“Wemby puts Mitch Robinson on the ground … yikes,” NFL insider John Frascella weighed in.
Wemby puts Mitch Robinson on the ground
… yikes pic.twitter.com/13mjrBsHp3
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) June 6, 2026
“Mitchell Robinson was tying Wemby’s shoes,” another joked.
Mitchell Robinson was tying Wemby’s shoes #NBA #KNICKS #SPURS https://t.co/E3ySOCHoCf pic.twitter.com/1vYYfDRzu8
— NoCapitalGains (@Invaderbader1) June 6, 2026
Meanwhile, some questioned why Wembanyama doesn’t look to attack the rim more frequently.
“Thank you, Wemby! Attack Mitchell Robinson off the dribble. It’s not rocket science, attack the matchups when you have the advantage,” one observer implored.
Thank you Wemby! Attack Mitchell Robinson off the dribble. It’s not rocket science, attack the matchups when you have the advantage.
— Certified Baba Yaga (@ThatMan_JC) June 6, 2026
While San Antonio implemented more ball pressure and crowded the lanes in the first half, New York overcame a 12-point deficit to take a 56-52 advantage heading into halftime.
Knicks star big man Karl-Anthony Towns led all first-half scorers with 17 points to go along with 7 rebounds, getting the best of Wembanyama, who mustered only 7 points and 5 rebounds.
