George Pickens pays tribute to Victor Wembanyama’s grandmother after Spurs star’s emotional NBA finals night

George Pickens took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute to Victor Wembanyama’s grandmother. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver posted,

"💙🙏🏿"

Victor Wembanyama’s grandmother, Marie-Christina de Fautereau, passed before the NBA Cup Finals. The San Antonio Spurs superstar played in the Cup final and was emotional during the game. Wembanyama ended the game with a stat line of 18 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 25 minutes. The New York Knicks beat the Spurs.

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Victor Wembanyama is one of the NBA's biggest stars in his third season. He is averaging 25.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, and is looking to bring glory back to the Spurs.

George Pickens and the Cowboys up against the Chargers in Week 16

George Pickens is also thriving in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout has quickly become Dak Prescott's primary target in the 2025 season.

Pickens has amassed a stat line of 81 catches, 1,212 receiving yards, and eight TDs. He is showcasing the promise that saw the Steelers draft him in the second round of the 2022 draft. Pickens ranks in the Top 10 in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.

Next up for George Pickens and his teammates is a Week 16 showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cowboys are on the brink of playoff contention elimination, while the Chargers are aiming for another postseason appearance under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

The Cowboys are looking to end a two-game losing streak, while the Chargers are aiming to improve their win streak to four games. Brian Schottenheimer's team will need a stellar game from Pickens if they're to come out victors against a red-hot Chargers team.

Here's how to watch the Cowboys vs. Chargers Week 16 game:

• Announcers: Adam Amin (Play-By-Play), Drew Brees (Analyst), Kristina Pink (Sideline Reporter)
• Date: Sunday, December 21
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 12:00 PM CT
• TV Channel: Fox
• Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Edited by Nick Igbokwe