Victor Wembanyama on Madison Square Garden: 'It’s not as big as I expected, but the vibe is still there'
Wembanyama had just two points at the end of the first half. It was the first time in his brief NBA career that he failed to make a field goal before halftime. “I heard from so many people that this is the best basketball gym in the world and I’m eager to find out,” the rookie said of Madison Square Garden before the game. “It’s not as big as I expected, but the vibe is still there,” he added.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks steal spotlight from Wembanyama, Spurs.
With the Knicks boasting one of the NBA’s best defenses and a bit of a chip on their shoulder being less than the main attraction in their home arena, they pushed, shoved, harassed and frustrated Wembanyama newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:13 AM
Knicks steal spotlight from Wembanyama, Spurs.
With the Knicks boasting one of the NBA’s best defenses and a bit of a chip on their shoulder being less than the main attraction in their home arena, they pushed, shoved, harassed and frustrated Wembanyama newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:13 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Wemby is so overpowered, that even his own teammates are helping to stop him 😅 pic.twitter.com/bsGPUaL3tG – 6:51 AM
Wemby is so overpowered, that even his own teammates are helping to stop him 😅 pic.twitter.com/bsGPUaL3tG – 6:51 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama made his debut for the San Antonio Spurs at the Madison Square Garden but didn’t come out with a victory 🇫🇷
After the 19-year-old French rookie went close to a double-double in the loss, Gregg Popovich said “It’s a learning experience”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:11 AM
Victor Wembanyama made his debut for the San Antonio Spurs at the Madison Square Garden but didn’t come out with a victory 🇫🇷
After the 19-year-old French rookie went close to a double-double in the loss, Gregg Popovich said “It’s a learning experience”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic had another stellar performance in the Denver Nuggets’ win over Golden State, ending with a 35-point double-double 🇷🇸
Victor Wembanyama’s debut at the Garden and several other Europeans providing game-winning capability during the NBA Night:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:20 AM
Nikola Jokic had another stellar performance in the Denver Nuggets’ win over Golden State, ending with a 35-point double-double 🇷🇸
Victor Wembanyama’s debut at the Garden and several other Europeans providing game-winning capability during the NBA Night:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:20 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The triple take: Knicks 126, Spurs 105
1. Wemby is getting every opponent’s best shot.
2. It has been the same bugaboos throughout the three-game losing streak.
3. Devin Vassell returns, but only sort of
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 1:37 AM
The triple take: Knicks 126, Spurs 105
1. Wemby is getting every opponent’s best shot.
2. It has been the same bugaboos throughout the three-game losing streak.
3. Devin Vassell returns, but only sort of
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 1:37 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Victor Wembanyama quickly understood why people told him Madison Square Garden was the best place to play.
“I think no matter how many times I will play here, it will always be special,” he said.
And it will surely get better than his rough debut.
apnews.com/article/spurs-… – 1:10 AM
Victor Wembanyama quickly understood why people told him Madison Square Garden was the best place to play.
“I think no matter how many times I will play here, it will always be special,” he said.
And it will surely get better than his rough debut.
apnews.com/article/spurs-… – 1:10 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Mitchell Robinson on taking on challenge of guarding Wemby: “He is a great player. He is one of the best in the league right now especially with his height. He can put it on the floor, shoot it, it was going to be a challenge, but we had to do what we had to do.” – 12:52 AM
Mitchell Robinson on taking on challenge of guarding Wemby: “He is a great player. He is one of the best in the league right now especially with his height. He can put it on the floor, shoot it, it was going to be a challenge, but we had to do what we had to do.” – 12:52 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby on other teams being ready for the Spurs because he’s the #1 pick: “Of course, but it’s not something new. I’ve seen that in past years. In some ways, this challenge is always to stay lucid and keep our collective game good.” – 12:44 AM
Wemby on other teams being ready for the Spurs because he’s the #1 pick: “Of course, but it’s not something new. I’ve seen that in past years. In some ways, this challenge is always to stay lucid and keep our collective game good.” – 12:44 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby on the Spurs’ defense vs the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/ZS0wJgTkhd – 12:43 AM
Wemby on the Spurs’ defense vs the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/ZS0wJgTkhd – 12:43 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby on Spurs facing losing streak: “It’s not a big deal. We’re learning. As a young team, & any team really, we’re going to go through losing streaks at some point during the season and have tough times. It’s going to happen, but the most important thing is how we bounce back.” – 12:42 AM
Wemby on Spurs facing losing streak: “It’s not a big deal. We’re learning. As a young team, & any team really, we’re going to go through losing streaks at some point during the season and have tough times. It’s going to happen, but the most important thing is how we bounce back.” – 12:42 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Talked to @mmargaux8 about the role Mitchell Robinson played in Julius Randle’s success vs. San Antonio, the defense against Victor Wembanyama and more: pic.twitter.com/gLycgSMY1a – 12:36 AM
Talked to @mmargaux8 about the role Mitchell Robinson played in Julius Randle’s success vs. San Antonio, the defense against Victor Wembanyama and more: pic.twitter.com/gLycgSMY1a – 12:36 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
🎙New episode fresh off the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks.
🏀 Facing 3-game losing streak
🏀 The 3-point line battle
🏀 Wemby vs the Raptors & Pacers
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/53nqMo…
📺 youtu.be/ne5M2K_SfNw?si… – 12:22 AM
🎙New episode fresh off the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks.
🏀 Facing 3-game losing streak
🏀 The 3-point line battle
🏀 Wemby vs the Raptors & Pacers
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/53nqMo…
📺 youtu.be/ne5M2K_SfNw?si… – 12:22 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
A prediction: Shaedon is going to try Wemby. It probably won’t go well for him but if anyone would try it, it would be him. – 11:58 PM
A prediction: Shaedon is going to try Wemby. It probably won’t go well for him but if anyone would try it, it would be him. – 11:58 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks rough up Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in rookie’s Garden debut nypost.com/2023/11/08/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:35 PM
Knicks rough up Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in rookie’s Garden debut nypost.com/2023/11/08/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:35 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mitchell Robinson on holding Victor Wembanyama to just 14 points in his debut at The Garden: “We play them again, so just gotta make sure I keep the same energy.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/08/kni… – 11:18 PM
Mitchell Robinson on holding Victor Wembanyama to just 14 points in his debut at The Garden: “We play them again, so just gotta make sure I keep the same energy.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/08/kni… – 11:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mitchell Robinson on holding Victory Wembanyama to just 14 points in his debut at The Garden: “We play them again, so just gotta make sure I keep the same energy.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/08/kni… – 11:14 PM
Mitchell Robinson on holding Victory Wembanyama to just 14 points in his debut at The Garden: “We play them again, so just gotta make sure I keep the same energy.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/08/kni… – 11:14 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors were 1-3 last Wednesday. Their past week:
– Wire-to-wire win over Giannis, Dame & the Bucks.
– Hard-fought loss in Philly on the 2nd night of back-to-back.
– 22-pt comeback OT win over Wemby & the Spurs.
– Double digit win over Luka & Kyrie; Mavs first loss at home. – 11:00 PM
Raptors were 1-3 last Wednesday. Their past week:
– Wire-to-wire win over Giannis, Dame & the Bucks.
– Hard-fought loss in Philly on the 2nd night of back-to-back.
– 22-pt comeback OT win over Wemby & the Spurs.
– Double digit win over Luka & Kyrie; Mavs first loss at home. – 11:00 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Jalen Brunson, asked if Mitchell Robinson took the Wemby challenge personally: “I don’t know. Mitch is a different dude so you’re going to have to ask him. ” – 10:42 PM
Jalen Brunson, asked if Mitchell Robinson took the Wemby challenge personally: “I don’t know. Mitch is a different dude so you’re going to have to ask him. ” – 10:42 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
A forgettable Madison Square debut for Victor Wembanyama @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5046510/2023/1… – 10:40 PM
A forgettable Madison Square debut for Victor Wembanyama @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5046510/2023/1… – 10:40 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 5-3.
Impressive win over a good, fully healthy Cavs team that was the #4 seed last season.
OKC go 3-3 on a tough homestand that included 5 playoff contenders.
OKC’s next home game: Wemby next Tuesday. – 10:35 PM
Thunder improve to 5-3.
Impressive win over a good, fully healthy Cavs team that was the #4 seed last season.
OKC go 3-3 on a tough homestand that included 5 playoff contenders.
OKC’s next home game: Wemby next Tuesday. – 10:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only rookies with multiple 20-point games:
— Victor Wembanyama
— Marcus Sasser pic.twitter.com/SMN9eob5QE – 10:18 PM
The only rookies with multiple 20-point games:
— Victor Wembanyama
— Marcus Sasser pic.twitter.com/SMN9eob5QE – 10:18 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Victor Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105 (from @AP) apnews.com/article/563cc6… – 10:13 PM
Victor Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105 (from @AP) apnews.com/article/563cc6… – 10:13 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson combine for 62 points and 17 assists in blowout win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Brunson & Barrett both hit 5 threes to help lift NYK (4-4) to its second home win. Wembanyama had just 6 points & 3 TOs in the first 3 quarters – 10:02 PM
Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson combine for 62 points and 17 assists in blowout win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Brunson & Barrett both hit 5 threes to help lift NYK (4-4) to its second home win. Wembanyama had just 6 points & 3 TOs in the first 3 quarters – 10:02 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Spurs got clobbered to start each half and fall to the Knicks 126-105
Wemby: 14p (4-14), 9r, 2a, 1b
Sochan: 16p, 6r, 5a, 0to
Branham: 14p
Tre: 12p, 5a, 1r, 1s, 1b
Zach: 11p, 7r, 3a, 3b
Doug: 11p, 3r
Keldon: 9p, 7r, 8a
San Antonio 9-34 from three, Knicks 19-42 – 10:00 PM
Spurs got clobbered to start each half and fall to the Knicks 126-105
Wemby: 14p (4-14), 9r, 2a, 1b
Sochan: 16p, 6r, 5a, 0to
Branham: 14p
Tre: 12p, 5a, 1r, 1s, 1b
Zach: 11p, 7r, 3a, 3b
Doug: 11p, 3r
Keldon: 9p, 7r, 8a
San Antonio 9-34 from three, Knicks 19-42 – 10:00 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Wemby was a -25 in a 21-point loss tonight. Danny might as well make a call to see if there’s interest in making a deal! – 9:58 PM
Wemby was a -25 in a 21-point loss tonight. Danny might as well make a call to see if there’s interest in making a deal! – 9:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Thibs: Don’t call it a comeback. The Spurs have cut the Knicks lead down to 17 at the 7:41 mark of the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama went to the bench at the 8:18 mark. I assume we will see more of him if the Spurs cut further into the lead. – 9:37 PM
Timeout, Thibs: Don’t call it a comeback. The Spurs have cut the Knicks lead down to 17 at the 7:41 mark of the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama went to the bench at the 8:18 mark. I assume we will see more of him if the Spurs cut further into the lead. – 9:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby with the spin into dunk. 11 points now on a tough shooting night with 7 boards. – 9:36 PM
Wemby with the spin into dunk. 11 points now on a tough shooting night with 7 boards. – 9:36 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
New York faithful chanting overrated as Wemby hits the free throws in a frustrating debut at the Garden – 9:27 PM
New York faithful chanting overrated as Wemby hits the free throws in a frustrating debut at the Garden – 9:27 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Wembanyama is certainly getting the MSG experience. Got the “over-rated” chant as he stood at the FT line. – 9:23 PM
Wembanyama is certainly getting the MSG experience. Got the “over-rated” chant as he stood at the FT line. – 9:23 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Knicks fans just went to the “Overrated” chant here at MSG. Oof. Welcome to NY, Wemby. – 9:22 PM
Knicks fans just went to the “Overrated” chant here at MSG. Oof. Welcome to NY, Wemby. – 9:22 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
An “overrated!” chant is picking up steam at MSG after a frustrated Wembanyama takes a swipe toward Quickley after he was fouled. – 9:22 PM
An “overrated!” chant is picking up steam at MSG after a frustrated Wembanyama takes a swipe toward Quickley after he was fouled. – 9:22 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“Over-rated” chants showering Victor Wembanyama at the foul line after he pushes Immanuel Quickley off of the ball after a foul. – 9:22 PM
“Over-rated” chants showering Victor Wembanyama at the foul line after he pushes Immanuel Quickley off of the ball after a foul. – 9:22 PM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
Just seven games into his professional career, Wemby is doing unprecedented things – and making serious noise around the NBA
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 9:22 PM
Just seven games into his professional career, Wemby is doing unprecedented things – and making serious noise around the NBA
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 9:22 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Garden crowd cheers as Victor Wembanyama sinks a mid-range two with just over 3 minutes to go in the third quarter. Wembanyama is now 1-of-8 from the field for 4 points. He is minus-27. – 9:15 PM
Garden crowd cheers as Victor Wembanyama sinks a mid-range two with just over 3 minutes to go in the third quarter. Wembanyama is now 1-of-8 from the field for 4 points. He is minus-27. – 9:15 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Mitchell Robinson gets a nice hand as he checks out late in the third with eight points and 11 rebounds. Wembanyama moments later finally makes a jumper for his first basket. – 9:14 PM
Mitchell Robinson gets a nice hand as he checks out late in the third with eight points and 11 rebounds. Wembanyama moments later finally makes a jumper for his first basket. – 9:14 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Wembanyama was credited with another shot attempt trying for a tip-in, so he’s now 0 for 7. – 9:05 PM
Wembanyama was credited with another shot attempt trying for a tip-in, so he’s now 0 for 7. – 9:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Spurs: Quentin Grimes pump fakes, takes a dribble, then hits a 3 to put the Knicks up, 73-53. Knicks have taken Victor Wembanyama out of this game. He has 2 points on 0/5 FG and is a team-worst minus-22 in 17 minutes of play. – 8:59 PM
Timeout, Spurs: Quentin Grimes pump fakes, takes a dribble, then hits a 3 to put the Knicks up, 73-53. Knicks have taken Victor Wembanyama out of this game. He has 2 points on 0/5 FG and is a team-worst minus-22 in 17 minutes of play. – 8:59 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Spurs down 65-51 at halftime at MSG
Sochan: 10p, 4r, 3a
Jones: 10p, 2a, 1s
McDermott: 8p, 3r, 1a
Branham: 7p
Collins: 4p, 3r, 2a, 2b
Keldon: 2p, 4a, 2r
Wemby: 2p, 4r, 2a, 1b
18 assists for SA, 5-17 from deep. Knicks are 9-19 – 8:44 PM
Spurs down 65-51 at halftime at MSG
Sochan: 10p, 4r, 3a
Jones: 10p, 2a, 1s
McDermott: 8p, 3r, 1a
Branham: 7p
Collins: 4p, 3r, 2a, 2b
Keldon: 2p, 4a, 2r
Wemby: 2p, 4r, 2a, 1b
18 assists for SA, 5-17 from deep. Knicks are 9-19 – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Knicks by 14. SA takes the 2Q 35-32.
Jones 10 pts off bench
Sochan 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
Wemby 2 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk, 2 TOs
SA +6 from mid-range
NYK +12 from 3PT line – 8:42 PM
Half: Knicks by 14. SA takes the 2Q 35-32.
Jones 10 pts off bench
Sochan 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
Wemby 2 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk, 2 TOs
SA +6 from mid-range
NYK +12 from 3PT line – 8:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
There aren’t many guys in the NBA who can go from guarding Victor Wembanyama to Luka Doncic in the span of 2 games. The value of O.G. Anunoby. – 8:42 PM
There aren’t many guys in the NBA who can go from guarding Victor Wembanyama to Luka Doncic in the span of 2 games. The value of O.G. Anunoby. – 8:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby struggling in his MSG debut:
2 PTS
0/5 FG
4 REB
2 AST pic.twitter.com/v6Wgv0yxkH – 8:40 PM
Wemby struggling in his MSG debut:
2 PTS0/5 FG4 REB2 AST pic.twitter.com/v6Wgv0yxkH – 8:40 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks 65, Spurs 51, halftime. Victor Wembanyama is 0 for 5 with a couple of airballs and has two points. – 8:39 PM
Knicks 65, Spurs 51, halftime. Victor Wembanyama is 0 for 5 with a couple of airballs and has two points. – 8:39 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Massive shot from McDermott. Spurs hanging on to a thread of the rope. Couple of nice plays from Bassey after Collins was forced to the bench too. They need something from Wemby here. – 8:36 PM
Massive shot from McDermott. Spurs hanging on to a thread of the rope. Couple of nice plays from Bassey after Collins was forced to the bench too. They need something from Wemby here. – 8:36 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Wembanyama finally gets an open look and airballs a three-pointer — 0-for-5 now, 0-for-3 from beyond the arc — and most important, Knicks up 42-21. – 8:20 PM
Wembanyama finally gets an open look and airballs a three-pointer — 0-for-5 now, 0-for-3 from beyond the arc — and most important, Knicks up 42-21. – 8:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks lead Spurs, 42-21, at the 8:56 mark of the second quarter. Victor Wembanyama is 0-of-5 from the field. – 8:19 PM
Knicks lead Spurs, 42-21, at the 8:56 mark of the second quarter. Victor Wembanyama is 0-of-5 from the field. – 8:19 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Knicks by 17. Spurs held to 16 points in opening quarter.
SA shooting 7/18 with 4 turnovers
Knicks winning 3PT line by 15 points
Wemby got his 1st block late in 1st – 8:12 PM
1Q: Knicks by 17. Spurs held to 16 points in opening quarter.
SA shooting 7/18 with 4 turnovers
Knicks winning 3PT line by 15 points
Wemby got his 1st block late in 1st – 8:12 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Hartenstein goes right at Wembanyama on cut to the basket and scores as quarter ends – Wemby blocked Hart on prior possesion. Knicks up 33-16 at the end of one. Wembanyama 0-for-3 from the field – 2 points. – 8:11 PM
Hartenstein goes right at Wembanyama on cut to the basket and scores as quarter ends – Wemby blocked Hart on prior possesion. Knicks up 33-16 at the end of one. Wembanyama 0-for-3 from the field – 2 points. – 8:11 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Wembanyama and the Spurs might be on their way to another blowout loss. They are down 33-16 after one to the Knicks after losing 152-111 at Indiana on Monday. – 8:11 PM
Wembanyama and the Spurs might be on their way to another blowout loss. They are down 33-16 after one to the Knicks after losing 152-111 at Indiana on Monday. – 8:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks lead Spurs, 33-16, at the end of the first quarter. It’s clear Victor Wembanyama is a talented player, but the Spurs have a long way to go before competing for anything remotely meaningful. – 8:11 PM
Knicks lead Spurs, 33-16, at the end of the first quarter. It’s clear Victor Wembanyama is a talented player, but the Spurs have a long way to go before competing for anything remotely meaningful. – 8:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Victor Wembanyama gets a rousing ovation at MSG pic.twitter.com/k4cHityYfL – 8:04 PM
Victor Wembanyama gets a rousing ovation at MSG pic.twitter.com/k4cHityYfL – 8:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Victor Wembanyama brings unique game to the Garden for Knicks-Spurs newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:04 PM
Victor Wembanyama brings unique game to the Garden for Knicks-Spurs newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Conspiracy theory: Pop subbed Wemby out and brought him back in on the same possession Mitchell Robinson went to the bench. – 8:02 PM
Conspiracy theory: Pop subbed Wemby out and brought him back in on the same possession Mitchell Robinson went to the bench. – 8:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
8-0 run for the Knicks to begin the game. Like the last 2 games for the Spurs, getting outscored from three.
Wemby guarding RJ on defense and Robinson guarding Wemby when Spurs have ball – 7:48 PM
8-0 run for the Knicks to begin the game. Like the last 2 games for the Spurs, getting outscored from three.
Wemby guarding RJ on defense and Robinson guarding Wemby when Spurs have ball – 7:48 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Spurs are playing with good pace and getting the ball to Wemby in good spots, but he’s started 0-3 from the floor and the Knicks are up 8-0.
Timeout by Pop – 7:48 PM
Spurs are playing with good pace and getting the ball to Wemby in good spots, but he’s started 0-3 from the floor and the Knicks are up 8-0.
Timeout by Pop – 7:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks jump out to an early 8-0 lead over the Spurs. Quentin Grimes has 5. Wemby is 0-of-3 to start this game. – 7:46 PM
Knicks jump out to an early 8-0 lead over the Spurs. Quentin Grimes has 5. Wemby is 0-of-3 to start this game. – 7:46 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
And now another big cheer as Wembanyama throws up an airball on his second shot. Defended well by Robinson. He’s also missed two 3-pointers and the Knicks are up 8-0. – 7:46 PM
And now another big cheer as Wembanyama throws up an airball on his second shot. Defended well by Robinson. He’s also missed two 3-pointers and the Knicks are up 8-0. – 7:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mitchell Robinson forces a Wemby airball on a turnaround fadeaway attempt on the low block. – 7:45 PM
Mitchell Robinson forces a Wemby airball on a turnaround fadeaway attempt on the low block. – 7:45 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
I think Randle is getting first shot at guarding Wemby but it was hard to tell since he was, you know, not near him. – 7:45 PM
I think Randle is getting first shot at guarding Wemby but it was hard to tell since he was, you know, not near him. – 7:45 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Big ovation for Victor Wembanyama before his first game at Madison Square Garden. Then a loud cheer when Mitchell Robinson beats him to win the jump ball. – 7:44 PM
Big ovation for Victor Wembanyama before his first game at Madison Square Garden. Then a loud cheer when Mitchell Robinson beats him to win the jump ball. – 7:44 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
A loud welcome for Wembanyama at the Garden pic.twitter.com/cAWyAiBiSu – 7:40 PM
A loud welcome for Wembanyama at the Garden pic.twitter.com/cAWyAiBiSu – 7:40 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Helluva reception Victor Wembanyama in MSG. Got a pretty loud roar from the fans during player intros. – 7:40 PM
Helluva reception Victor Wembanyama in MSG. Got a pretty loud roar from the fans during player intros. – 7:40 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Checking in from Madison Square Garden a couple minutes ahead of tipoff. Victor Wembanyama is set to make his MSG debut. Mitchell Robinson was talking that talk. The Knicks are looking to advance to .500.
Updates to come: pic.twitter.com/jNGdFwf1Xv – 7:37 PM
Checking in from Madison Square Garden a couple minutes ahead of tipoff. Victor Wembanyama is set to make his MSG debut. Mitchell Robinson was talking that talk. The Knicks are looking to advance to .500.
Updates to come: pic.twitter.com/jNGdFwf1Xv – 7:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Initial lineups listed right now:
1 – Keldon vs Grimes
2 – Branham vs Brunson
3 – Sochan vs Barrett
4 – Wemby vs Randle
5 – Collins vs Robinson
Not sure if this will change with 26 mins left before tip-off – 7:17 PM
Initial lineups listed right now:
1 – Keldon vs Grimes
2 – Branham vs Brunson
3 – Sochan vs Barrett
4 – Wemby vs Randle
5 – Collins vs Robinson
Not sure if this will change with 26 mins left before tip-off – 7:17 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Victor Wembanyama ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/4455tSnpgs – 6:30 PM
Victor Wembanyama ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/4455tSnpgs – 6:30 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Gregg Popovich on how Victor Wembanyama handles all the attention pic.twitter.com/FcPfDPZhQ6 – 6:09 PM
Gregg Popovich on how Victor Wembanyama handles all the attention pic.twitter.com/FcPfDPZhQ6 – 6:09 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The Alien has landed at the Mecca, and Wemby is excited for his MSG debut.
“I’ve heard from so many people that this is the best basketball gym in the world and I’m eager to find out.”
On the World’s Most Famous Rookie at the World’s Most Famous Arena:
kens5.com/article/sports… – 6:01 PM
The Alien has landed at the Mecca, and Wemby is excited for his MSG debut.
“I’ve heard from so many people that this is the best basketball gym in the world and I’m eager to find out.”
On the World’s Most Famous Rookie at the World’s Most Famous Arena:
kens5.com/article/sports… – 6:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Tom Thibodeau says Victor Wembanyama has “lived up to the billing.” Calls him “very confident.” Says the way the Spurs have used Wembanyama, moving him inside and out, has been to his advantage. – 5:57 PM
Tom Thibodeau says Victor Wembanyama has “lived up to the billing.” Calls him “very confident.” Says the way the Spurs have used Wembanyama, moving him inside and out, has been to his advantage. – 5:57 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“I liked the vibe from him.”
Victor Wembanyama got to take his picture with Tom Brady in NYC. Or maybe Brady got to take his picture with Wemby.
Spurs notebook begins with a look at how the pic that broke the Internet came to be:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:27 PM
“I liked the vibe from him.”
Victor Wembanyama got to take his picture with Tom Brady in NYC. Or maybe Brady got to take his picture with Wemby.
Spurs notebook begins with a look at how the pic that broke the Internet came to be:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:27 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Victor Wembanyama is visiting MSG for the first time tonight to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
So we teamed up with @FDSportsbook for a special odds boost! All we need is Wembanyama to score 15-plus and Brunson to score 20-plus points!
Play along here:… pic.twitter.com/ZMj2vOe1Yq – 4:38 PM
Victor Wembanyama is visiting MSG for the first time tonight to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
So we teamed up with @FDSportsbook for a special odds boost! All we need is Wembanyama to score 15-plus and Brunson to score 20-plus points!
Play along here:… pic.twitter.com/ZMj2vOe1Yq – 4:38 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Victor Wembanyama is visiting MSG for the first time tonight to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
So we teamed up with @FDSportsbook for a special odds boost! All we need is Wembanyama to score 15-plus and Brunson to score 20-plus points!
Play along here:… pic.twitter.com/JXzaHTeh8p – 4:27 PM
Victor Wembanyama is visiting MSG for the first time tonight to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
So we teamed up with @FDSportsbook for a special odds boost! All we need is Wembanyama to score 15-plus and Brunson to score 20-plus points!
Play along here:… pic.twitter.com/JXzaHTeh8p – 4:27 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama is set to play in the Madison Square Garden tonight
“It’s not as big as I expected,” he said during the morning shootaround
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 3:01 PM
Victor Wembanyama is set to play in the Madison Square Garden tonight
“It’s not as big as I expected,” he said during the morning shootaround
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 3:01 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“It’s not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here.”
Cool Victor Wembanyama on his 1st time at MSG (📽 by @AdamZagoria) pic.twitter.com/XXVgiBzwDH – 2:51 PM
“It’s not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here.”
Cool Victor Wembanyama on his 1st time at MSG (📽 by @AdamZagoria) pic.twitter.com/XXVgiBzwDH – 2:51 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
NBA Week in Words (so far) …
A two-day NBA Draft? marcstein.substack.com/p/poll-questio…
The most desperate team in the NBA: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-most-des…
More Wemby Mania + around-the-league notes: marcstein.substack.com/p/more-wemby-m… – 2:39 PM
NBA Week in Words (so far) …
A two-day NBA Draft? marcstein.substack.com/p/poll-questio…
The most desperate team in the NBA: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-most-des…
More Wemby Mania + around-the-league notes: marcstein.substack.com/p/more-wemby-m… – 2:39 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Victor Wembanyama eager for his Garden debut (but says he won’t be guarding Mitchell Robinson) nypost.com/2023/11/08/spo… via @nypostsports – 2:28 PM
Victor Wembanyama eager for his Garden debut (but says he won’t be guarding Mitchell Robinson) nypost.com/2023/11/08/spo… via @nypostsports – 2:28 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
“it feels really good to see successful but happy people.”
-victor wembanyama, with the most but also only victor wembanyama reaction possible to meeting tom brady
theathletic.com/5044578/2023/1… – 1:46 PM
“it feels really good to see successful but happy people.”
-victor wembanyama, with the most but also only victor wembanyama reaction possible to meeting tom brady
theathletic.com/5044578/2023/1… – 1:46 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Victor Wembanyama and Tom Brady went to dinner in New York Tuesday, as guests of Michael Rubin. Also, ahead of Wemby’s Madison Square debut, he said he doesn’t like being called ‘unicorn,’ @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5044578/2023/1… – 1:20 PM
Victor Wembanyama and Tom Brady went to dinner in New York Tuesday, as guests of Michael Rubin. Also, ahead of Wemby’s Madison Square debut, he said he doesn’t like being called ‘unicorn,’ @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5044578/2023/1… – 1:20 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby after his first look at MSG: “Definitely incredible. Not as big as I expected, but still, the vibe is here.” – 1:00 PM
Wemby after his first look at MSG: “Definitely incredible. Not as big as I expected, but still, the vibe is here.” – 1:00 PM
Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner
Two weeks of Wemby. @BenGolliver takes us inside Victor Wembanyama’s first steps as a rookie, soon to take over the league. wapo.st/3srKFQ7 – 1:00 PM
Two weeks of Wemby. @BenGolliver takes us inside Victor Wembanyama’s first steps as a rookie, soon to take over the league. wapo.st/3srKFQ7 – 1:00 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Victor Wembanyama reacts to 1st appearance at MSG: ‘It’s not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 12:51 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Victor Wembanyama reacts to 1st appearance at MSG: ‘It’s not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 12:51 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Feature: Victor Wembanyama’s hard launch to NBA stardom.
– An up-close look as the Spurs & their opponents wrap their minds around basketball’s next big thing @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 12:33 PM
Feature: Victor Wembanyama’s hard launch to NBA stardom.
– An up-close look as the Spurs & their opponents wrap their minds around basketball’s next big thing @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 12:33 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Mitchell Robinson compared Wembanyama with Bol Bol and Porzingis sportando.basketball/en/mitchell-ro… – 12:25 PM
Mitchell Robinson compared Wembanyama with Bol Bol and Porzingis sportando.basketball/en/mitchell-ro… – 12:25 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Wembanyama not a fan of “Unicorn,” prefers the nickname given to him by LeBron pic.twitter.com/YoDgwtVueD – 12:18 PM
Wembanyama not a fan of “Unicorn,” prefers the nickname given to him by LeBron pic.twitter.com/YoDgwtVueD – 12:18 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Victor Wembanyama says he understands the mystique of playing a game at MSG, even if he doesn’t know much about Knicks lore.
Here, the Internet helps.
“I remember watching Patrick Ewing and John Starks,” Wembanyama said. “On YouTube.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:07 PM
Victor Wembanyama says he understands the mystique of playing a game at MSG, even if he doesn’t know much about Knicks lore.
Here, the Internet helps.
“I remember watching Patrick Ewing and John Starks,” Wembanyama said. “On YouTube.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby in November:
23.7 PPG
9.7 RPG
3.0 BPG
46/39/82%
How many points for Wemby in his first game at The Garden? statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 11:52 AM
Wemby in November:
23.7 PPG
9.7 RPG
3.0 BPG
46/39/82%
How many points for Wemby in his first game at The Garden? statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 11:52 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Wembanyama on playing against Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks tonight pic.twitter.com/kpvGLErupF – 11:30 AM
Wembanyama on playing against Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks tonight pic.twitter.com/kpvGLErupF – 11:30 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
It’s a chunky! What I’m excited for in the NBA tonight:
Celtics-Sixers
Wemby in MSG
Warriors-Nuggets
How many FTs will LeBron take? – 11:28 AM
It’s a chunky! What I’m excited for in the NBA tonight:
Celtics-Sixers
Wemby in MSG
Warriors-Nuggets
How many FTs will LeBron take? – 11:28 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Former @SetonHallMBB guy @Mamukelashvili5 with Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/wt0q8ES4Ol – 11:16 AM
Former @SetonHallMBB guy @Mamukelashvili5 with Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/wt0q8ES4Ol – 11:16 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
New Kram Session column! Featuring Steph, Durant, LeBron, Wemby, Chet, Ausar Thompson, and more.
theringer.com/nba/2023/11/8/… – 11:11 AM
New Kram Session column! Featuring Steph, Durant, LeBron, Wemby, Chet, Ausar Thompson, and more.
theringer.com/nba/2023/11/8/… – 11:11 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
About 30 media personnel are here to interview Victor Wembanyama at shootaround at MSG pic.twitter.com/h2z49DOksx – 11:03 AM
About 30 media personnel are here to interview Victor Wembanyama at shootaround at MSG pic.twitter.com/h2z49DOksx – 11:03 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Good morning.
Mitchell Robinson compared him to Bol Bol and Kristaps Porzingis. Isaiah Hartenstein said Kevin Durant, but 6 inches taller. Tom Thibodeau said he’s unique.
The Garden welcomes Victor Wembanyama tonight. The Knicks say they’re ready. nydailynews.com/2023/11/07/kni… – 10:55 AM
Good morning.
Mitchell Robinson compared him to Bol Bol and Kristaps Porzingis. Isaiah Hartenstein said Kevin Durant, but 6 inches taller. Tom Thibodeau said he’s unique.
The Garden welcomes Victor Wembanyama tonight. The Knicks say they’re ready. nydailynews.com/2023/11/07/kni… – 10:55 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Victor Wembanyama steps into MSG for the first time pic.twitter.com/cvCp7xNWze – 10:12 AM
Victor Wembanyama steps into MSG for the first time pic.twitter.com/cvCp7xNWze – 10:12 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Victor Wembanyama making his entrance to the Garden for tonight’s Knicks game
Sandro from @SetonHallMBB too pic.twitter.com/GjYaUAiBzS – 10:11 AM
Victor Wembanyama making his entrance to the Garden for tonight’s Knicks game
Sandro from @SetonHallMBB too pic.twitter.com/GjYaUAiBzS – 10:11 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Nearly 20 years ago, I was here in New York to cover LeBron’s MSG debut. Now, with Wemby about to do the same, @TheAthleticNBA looks at all the big first games at the world’s greatest arena theathletic.com/5040796/2023/1… – 9:50 AM
Nearly 20 years ago, I was here in New York to cover LeBron’s MSG debut. Now, with Wemby about to do the same, @TheAthleticNBA looks at all the big first games at the world’s greatest arena theathletic.com/5040796/2023/1… – 9:50 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Star Power Index: Why Chet Holmgren has slight edge over Victor Wembanyama so far, Stephen Curry on heater
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:20 AM
NBA Star Power Index: Why Chet Holmgren has slight edge over Victor Wembanyama so far, Stephen Curry on heater
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:20 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks excited — and curious — to face Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama at the Garden newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:24 AM
Knicks excited — and curious — to face Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama at the Garden newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:24 AM
More on this storyline
Paul Garcia: Jalen Brunson on Wemby: “That’s a tall dude, a really tall dude. He’s going to be great. He’s going to be a very spectacular player. He already is, honestly. I think we [the Knicks] did a good job playing team defense on him tonight, but man, he’s going to be really good.” -via Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA / November 9, 2023
“We do talk football [soccer] from time to time,” Wembanyama revealed after the loss against the New York Knicks. “My team is PSG, of course. Jeremy was probably the first one to welcome me to the Spurs even before I was drafted.” “I’ve played against him a long time ago, so yeah, we’ve known each other for a long time. We get along well, but it’s a shame he’s an Arsenal fan,” Wembanyama added. -via BasketNews / November 9, 2023
Jeff McDonald: Huge ovation for Victor Wembanyama during pregame introductions at MSG. -via Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN / November 8, 2023