Wembanyama Declines to Reveal Spurs Defensive Strategy for Josh Hart Ahead of NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama declined to share the San Antonio Spurs’ defensive plan for New York Knicks forward Josh Hart when asked by ESPN’s Malika Andrews on June 3, 2026. “No,” Wembanyama replied when Andrews asked if he could outline the Spurs’ strategy for Hart.

” Wembanyama gave the same one-word answer when Andrews followed up by asking if there was anything else he could reveal about the game plan.

The exchange was recorded in a clip posted to X on June 2, 2026, by the account @ohnohedidnt24. The Spurs are scheduled to face the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks advanced after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

In Game 2 of that series, the Cavaliers left Hart open on defense. Hart scored 26 points, making five of his next eight three-point attempts after missing his first three. Hart appeared in two of the three regular-season meetings between the Spurs and Knicks, including the NBA Cup Final.

2 percent from three-point range. Wembanyama acknowledged the Knicks’ experience and preparation. “It’s a great team of experienced guys who are not here by chance, but by relentless effort over the years,” he said.

“They’re right where they are supposed to be, in my opinion. ” This is the first time since 1999 that the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals. In their previous Finals appearance that year, they faced the Spurs.