Legler, Jefferson Back 6-foot-7 OG Anunoby as Victor Wembanyama Defender
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 2
Legler, Jefferson Back 6-foot-7 OG Anunoby as Victor Wembanyama Defender
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 2
Tim Legler said OG Anunoby has the lab-built profile to guard Victor Wembanyama, citing the Knicks forward’s size, length, lateral mobility and strength.
Richard Jefferson joined the discussion on an NBA Finals on ABC conference call, where analysts were asked which defender could realistically challenge the Spurs star.
Legler stressed that no single matchup solves Wembanyama, saying defenders smaller than roughly 6-foot-6 lack the needed frame and that containing him remains a team task.
The exchange framed Anunoby as one of the rare wings with the physical tools to at least disrupt Wembanyama as the 7-foot-3 big man’s career continues to evolve.