New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado publicly rebuked rising star Victor Wembanyama on Sunday for leaving the court without exchanging handshakes after the conclusion of the NBA Finals.
The criticism surfaced on June 21, 2026, the day after the championship series wrapped up. According to Alvarado, Wembanyama walked directly to the locker room instead of participating in the customary post-series show of sportsmanship.
Alvarado, known for his outspoken demeanor, said skipping the handshake line diminishes a long-standing NBA tradition that highlights mutual respect between opponents once a title is decided.
Source: New York Post
