​Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are coming off a tough loss against the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Wembanyama put up a masterful campaign, leading the Spurs to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. He was also one of the reasons why the team reached the Finals.However, the Knicks had more experience, and they outplayed the younger Spurs team. Star guard Jalen Brunson averaged 32.6 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. He was named the Finals MVP, leading New York to its first title in 53 years.On Monday’s Media Day, Wembanyama opened up about the painful truth regarding the heartbreaking Finals loss.May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images“I’ve had a few sleepless nights,” Wembanyama said.Wemby on sitting with the emotions of the Finals loss: “It’s been hard to fall asleep sometimes. Hard emotions. But there is a point where you accept that you have to go through it. You have to feel all of it. We don’t want to hide from anything.” pic.twitter.com/Yhh1CJOtCn— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) September 28, 2026The Spurs star described his emotions as “haunting sometimes.” However, the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year has accepted the defeat.“But there’s just a point where you accept that you have to go through it, and you have to feel all of it. We’re going to face these emotions. We’re in a great spot. We’re very hopeful, very ambitious and ready.”Following the tough loss, Victor Wembanyama told reporters that the team is motivated to do better ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Having won the Western Conference last season, Wembanyama said they don’t want to do anything less in the new campaign. He also said the Spurs want to be at the top of the West standings.Wembanyama is using the Finals loss as motivation to do better and lead the Spurs to significant success.Victor Wembanyama Accepts Being the Villain For Opposing TeamsIt’s easy for fans to like Victor Wembanyama. He’s talented, humble and a dominant force on both ends. However, other fan bases do not think highly of him. During his first playoff run, he dealt with criticism from supporters of other teams.“So, I take [the villain label] as a great sign, a great sign of respect as well,” he said. “I think it’s all, for the majority of it, it’s all fair sport. Fans will love you if you’re on their team, and hate if you’re not. It’s just the way [it is].”Victor Wembanyama shared his perspective on being vilified at times during the playoff run: “It feels like going through something of great magnitude and feels like destiny of anybody — We’re fighting for the top spot of the mountain. We’re going to have to move people in our… pic.twitter.com/deu