Fact check: This post was posted by @balleralert on Instagram.

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 100/100

This post is confirmed by 4 sources including CBS News, NBC Sports, and Al Jazeera. The San Antonio Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals is a matter of public record, and Victor Wembanyama's specific 'See y'all... never' sign-off has been widely documented by sports media and official transcripts.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DZkeRyqFtGf/
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June 14, 2026
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @balleralert --- Caption/Description --- Victor Wembanyama took the Spurs loss to the Knicks harder than anyone expected. After Game 5, he walked straight down the tunnel without congratulating any of the Knicks players, and then ended his postgame press conference with the pettiest sign-off of the season: “Appreciate y’all. See y’all… never.” --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Slide 2 (video): Published: 2026-06-14T14:36:47.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @balleralert --- Caption/Description --- Victor Wembanyama took the Spurs loss to the Knicks harder than anyone expected. After Game 5, he walked straight down the tunnel without congratulating any of the Knicks players, and then ended his postgame press conference with the pettiest sign-off of the season: “Appreciate y’all. See y’all… never.” --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Victor Wembanyama walked straight down the tunnel without congratulating New York Knicks players after a Game 5 loss. 2. Victor Wembanyama ended a postgame press conference with the quote: "Appreciate y’all. See y’all… never." 3. The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in a Game 5. --- Verification Focus --- Victor Wembanyama Spurs vs Knicks Game 5 postgame Victor Wembanyama "See y’all never" quote Wembanyama tunnel walk Knicks game Spurs vs Knicks Game 5 box score Victor Wembanyama postgame press conference video Knicks Published: 2026-06-14T14:36:47.000Z

Claims analyzed (4)

  1. verified: This post was posted by @balleralert on Instagram.
    The content was extracted from the @balleralert Instagram account. Baller Alert's official website confirms they are actively covering the 2026 NBA Finals and the Knicks' championship victory.
  2. verified: Victor Wembanyama walked straight down the tunnel without congratulating New York Knicks players after a Game 5 loss.
    Multiple sports news outlets reported that Wembanyama walked off the court immediately after the final buzzer without shaking hands with the Knicks players.
  3. verified: Victor Wembanyama ended a postgame press conference with the quote: 'Appreciate y’all. See y’all… never.'
    The quote is confirmed by official press conference transcripts and multiple news reports covering the post-Finals media availability.
  4. verified: The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in a Game 5.
    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on June 13, 2026, to win the NBA Finals 4-1.

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