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Knicks Fans Chanting 'We Want Wemby!'
27 May
Summary
- New York Knicks fans chanted "We want Wemby!" before Eastern Conference title win.
- Knicks advanced to NBA Finals and await Western Conference winner.
- Spurs coach unaware of chants, focused on current playoff series.
New York Knicks fans are expressing a clear desire for Victor Wembanyama, chanting "We want Wemby!" even prior to their Eastern Conference title victory. The Knicks have since clinched their spot in the NBA Finals.
They will face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, when asked about the chants, indicated he had not heard them and remains focused on his team's immediate playoff challenge.
The Knicks have demonstrated a remarkable playoff performance, currently on an 11-game winning streak. This success includes overcoming a deficit in the first round and sweeping subsequent opponents.
