Josh Hart embraces challenge of facing Victor Wembanyama in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Josh Hart expressed that playing against Victor Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, is an honor as the New York Knicks prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Hart acknowledged Wembanyama's intimidating defensive skills and understands the difficulty of the matchup, particularly for players like himself who will attack the rim. The Knicks are set to contend with the Spurs' rebounding prowess, making Hart's contributions crucial. The Finals series follows a competitive regular season and the NBA Cup Final, heightening expectations for this matchup.
- •Knicks face Spurs in the NBA Finals starting this month.
- •Josh Hart sees value in competing against Victor Wembanyama.
- •Wembanyama is known for his dominant defensive presence.
- •Hart's rebounding will be vital against the Spurs' size.
- •The matchup follows an intense regular season rivalry.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart believes it is an honor to be guarded by unanimous DPOY Victor Wembanyama
"Josh Hart knows the difficulty of the matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
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