Spurs coach Mitch Johnson dismisses Wembanyama anthem controversy ahead of Knicks-Spurs Game 5

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Victor Wembanyama’s U.S. national anthem controversy followed the NBA Finals back to San Antonio. As he did before Game 1, Wembanyama stood with his arms crossed during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA ANTHEM CONTROVERSY GROWS AS SPURS, NBA AND ESPN STAY SILENT DURING FINALS OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama