Knicks face giant challenge in keeping shot-blocking Victor Wembanyama out of paint
The New York Knicks face a significant challenge in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, particularly in dealing with Victor Wembanyama's shot-blocking ability. Wembanyama, who has been a dominant defensive presence, is crucial to the Spurs' strategy. The Knicks will need to find ways to score in the paint while managing Wembanyama's impact on their offense.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama averaged 3.1 blocks per game in the regular season and 3.5 in the postseason, leading the NBA.
- ▪The Knicks are averaging 53.3 points in the paint this postseason, the highest among all playoff teams.
- ▪Coach Mike Brown indicated that Wembanyama may not primarily guard Karl-Anthony Towns, allowing him to focus on other players.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks face giant challenge in keeping shot-blocking Victor Wembanyama out of paint By Jared Schwartz Published June 1, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — A giant looms in the paint. Victor Wembanyama’s block numbers — he averaged 3.1 per game in the regular season and is averaging 3.5 per game in the postseason, both most in the NBA — don’t even properly reflect just how much of an impact he has inside. Because those don’t measure how many shots weren’t even taken due to his presence around the basket. No player affects more shots than Wembanyama, the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
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