Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama's 'Crying' Gets Called Out by Former NBA Star

Jason Williams criticizes Wembanyama for getting emotional after Spurs' comeback win over Clippers

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's emotional reaction following a comeback victory last week has drawn criticism from former NBA guard Jason Williams. Williams initially believed Wembanyama had cried following a loss before learning the moment came after a victory, and he doubled down on his criticism, saying 'I won the world championship in '06 and the last thing I was thinking about was motherfucking crying. And he's talking about game 64 and he cried cuz he won?'

Why it matters

Wembanyama's emotional display after a regular season game has sparked debate around appropriate reactions from players, with some former NBA stars like Williams and Patrick Beverley questioning whether Wembanyama was 'overreacting' compared to their own experiences.

The details

The moment occurred after San Antonio rallied from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, marking one of the Spurs' most dramatic wins of the season. Wembanyama led the comeback effort with 27 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal while shooting 11-for-21 from the field, 4-for-9 from three-point range and 1-for-2 from the free throw line in 22 minutes. Following the victory, Wembanyama became emotional on the court before later explaining the meaning behind the moment during his postgame press conference.

  • On March 10, 2026, the Spurs defeated the Clippers 116-112 in a comeback victory.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 22-year-old star player for the San Antonio Spurs who became emotional following the team's comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jason Williams

A former NBA guard who criticized Wembanyama for getting emotional after a regular season win.

Patrick Beverley

Another former NBA player who commented on the reaction to Wembanyama's emotional display, questioning the double standard compared to his own experiences.

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What they’re saying

“I don't like nobody crying when they lose a game dawg. Like, I get it… I care more than anybody. I want to win more than anybody.”

— Jason Williams, Former NBA Guard (Hoopin' N Hollerin' Podcast)

“That makes it even worse than. I thought the buddy lost… I won the world championship in '06 and the last thing I was thinking about was motherfucking crying. And he's talking about game 64 and he cried cuz he won?”

— Jason Williams, Former NBA Guard (Hoopin' N Hollerin' Podcast)

“Asking for a friend. I cry when we Win the Play-In game people Say 'he's Overreacting' Wemby cries after a regular season game people Say 'That's the Love for the Game' Yal love moving the goal post”

— Patrick Beverley (Twitter)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to extend their four-game winning streak on Tuesday night when they face the Boston Celtics.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's emotional display after a regular season win has sparked debate around appropriate reactions from players, with some former NBA stars questioning whether he was 'overreacting' compared to their own experiences. This highlights the evolving standards and expectations around player emotions in the NBA.