The NBA world crossed into soccer again on Saturday, as the Champions League final became a meeting point for stars with clear rooting interests.
Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo attended to support Arsenal, while Josh Hart and Jeremy Sochan followed from afar as PSG faced Arsenal in Budapest.
Victor Wembanyama added another layer before kick-off, and his prediction resurfaced after PSG retained the Champions League title on penalties.
Victor Wembanyama’s PSG call aged perfectly after Arsenal warning
During an NBA Nightcap appearance, Steve Nash asked Wembanyama who he would support in the final. His answer was direct and very French.
“Oh come on, PSG of course. At least PSG is gonna make it somewhat fun, because I know Arsenal ain’t,” the center said.
Arsenal briefly challenged that view when Kai Havertz scored early, but the rest of the night made Wembanyama’s comment feel sharper than simple club loyalty.
The Gunners finished with just seven shots, three corners and 285 passes across more than 120 minutes, despite PSG losing important players in the closing chapters of the match.
Opta reported Arsenal’s 24.7% possession was the lowest recorded by any team in a Champions League final since 2003-04.
It was also Arsenal’s lowest share under Mikel Arteta in any match where they had 11 players throughout.
The Gunners were close to their first Champions League trophy as the final reached penalties. Yet the performance still felt too cautious for the chance in front of them.
