Knicks’ Josh Hart knows he needs to make Spurs pay for potential Victor Wembanyama matchup
Josh Hart of the New York Knicks is preparing for a potential matchup against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Hart acknowledges the challenge of being defended by the 7-foot-4 rookie, who is known for his defensive prowess. He aims to capitalize on this matchup by improving his shooting and facilitating plays for his teammates.
- ▪Josh Hart is aware of the challenge posed by Spurs player Victor Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
- ▪Hart has been performing well in the postseason, averaging 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.
- ▪He has struggled with his 3-point shooting but has shown improvement in recent games.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks’ Josh Hart knows he needs to make Spurs pay for potential Victor Wembanyama matchup By Zach Braziller Published May 31, 2026, 10:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Josh Hart has a unique take on potentially being defended by Spurs unicorn Victor Wembanyama. See Also New York Knicks Knicks-Spurs rematch from NBA Cup final — yes, that game did happen — should be something special “That’s the only unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, so that’s a pretty good sign for me, right?” Hart said Sunday after practice.
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