Source: BroBible
Summary
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, has struggled on defense in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who lead the series 2-0. The Knicks have used Karl Anthony-Towns to pull Wembanyama away from the basket and attack him off the dribble, resulting in a 61% blow-by rate. Wembanyama’s struggles have allowed the Knicks to get past him and score easily.
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The habit gets a new name.
The Knicks have figured out how to neutralize Wembanyama’s defensive skills. They’re using the “pull him away from the basket” trick. It’s not new, but it’s working. Wembanyama’s 61% blow-by rate is a problem. The Spurs need to change their defensive strategy or Wembanyama needs to step up. Either way, the series might be over soon.
The Spurs are getting outsmarted by a simple trick.
Author: Evan Null
