Wembanyama Learning Playoff Defense

Victor Wembanyama is learning the hard way that playoff basketball comes with a different kind of physicality — and referees are often the arbiters of what’s fair. Facing Oklahoma City’s aggressive defense, the Spurs rookie is being tested like Stephen Curry once was, when teams resorted to grabbing and holding him just to slow his shot. Draymond Green, who’s defended Wembanyama himself, says it’s the same playbook — adapt or get dominated. With the stakes high and the whistles sometimes silent, Wembanyama’s journey mirrors the path of greats who turned adversity into greatness. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/733a38e0903b8052