A newly circulated video appears to show San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama telling his teammates “hard foul” seconds before the disputed conclusion of Game 5, adding another layer to the debate over the game’s final moments.
The footage, posted online on 29 May 2026, was filmed during a late timeout. In the clip, Wembanyama is seen leaning into a huddle and audibly repeating the phrase while gesturing toward the court. The recording was shared widely on social media soon after the game ended, fueling questions about whether the instruction affected the sequence that ultimately decided the contest.
Details of any league review or potential disciplinary action had not been announced as of Friday morning. Representatives for the Spurs and for Wembanyama had not immediately commented on the video’s release.
Source: New York Post