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Spurs Nuns Attend NBA Finals, Meet Wembanyama

6/6/2026

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Spurs Nuns Attend

The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco attend the NBA Finals as the “Spurs Nuns,” a tradition that began nearly three decades ago after sharing games with local children.
They receive tickets as gifts, including four seats from a car dealership.
Victor Wembanyama greeted each sister before the conference finals.
Games 3 and 4 are on June 8 and June 10 at Madison Square Garden, with Game 5 on June 13 in San Antonio.

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Spurs Blessed

The Spurs' home city celebrates with nonstop honking and chants of "GO SPURS GO" when the team gains momentum.
Online viewers have made courtside nuns a viral sensation, with clips frequently showing them during playoff broadcasts.
Social media users joke the team has "divine assistance," referencing a video of the nuns blessing players.
Fans claim the nuns give the Spurs an "unfair advantage" by blending religious ritual with sport.

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Spurs Nuns Attend

The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco attend the NBA Finals as the “Spurs Nuns,” a tradition that began nearly three decades ago after sharing games with local children.
They receive tickets as gifts, including four seats from a car dealership.
Victor Wembanyama greeted each sister before the conference finals.
Games 3 and 4 are on June 8 and June 10 at Madison Square Garden, with Game 5 on June 13 in San Antonio.

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