Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 9
Wembanyama Drops 32 Points, Jokes He Is No Trae Young-Level MSG Villain
Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 9

Wembanyama Drops 32 Points, Jokes He Is No Trae Young-Level MSG Villain

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 9

Summary

  • Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks as San Antonio beat New York in Game 3 to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
  • After the win, Wembanyama joked that Knicks fans may dislike him but said he is "nowhere near Trae Young level" as a Madison Square Garden villain.
  • Young earned that reputation in 2021, averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 assists while leading Atlanta past New York in five games, and he still draws hostility from Knicks fans.
  • Game 4 on Thursday could deepen Wembanyama's standing in New York if the Spurs win again and level the series.

Insights

Is Wembanyama's Finals performance the birth of the NBA's next great rivalry between a player and an entire city?
With record ticket prices and a 27-year wait, can the Knicks overcome their first major Finals setback at home?
Beyond just winning, what truly makes an athlete the ultimate villain in the eyes of New York fans?