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Victor Wembanyama Embraces New York Villain Role, References Trae Young

Wemby, after dropping 32-8-6 on the Knicks at MSG in Game 3, was asked if he's assumed the "villain role" in New York and if that's the ultimate compliment for him. "I guess, I’m nowhere near Trae Young level though," said Wemby. Trae still catches 'F*** Trae Young' strays even five after eliminating them from the 2021 Playoffs.

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Bill Simmons Predicts a Giannis Trade to Miami Could Happen End of This Week

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Jalen Brunson’s Isolation Heavy Game 3 Draws Empty Calories Critique

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Free-Safety Defense Stalls Knicks’ Game 3 Offense

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LeBron James on Why Jalen Brunson Is So Hard to Guard

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Stephen A. Smith Warns Jalen Brunson’s Game 3 Knicks Can’t Win Title

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