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Victor Wembanyama, a highly anticipated NBA rookie, expressed his surprise at the size of Madison Square Garden, stating 'Not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here.' Despite the hype surrounding his debut at MSG, Wembanyama struggled, facing chants of 'overrated' from Knicks fans. The Knicks defeated the Spurs, overshadowing Wembanyama's rough performance. Wembanyama acknowledged the special nature of playing at MSG but expressed hope for improvement in future games.
Victor Wembanyama got the opposite of a warm welcome in his first game at Madison Square Garden. Full story here: https://t.co/nB2TsHdubH https://t.co/nB2TsHdubH
Check out this story from @SamskiNYC of NBC Sports, who watched Wembanyama in person Wednesday night: The bright lights of Madison Square Garden were too bright for Victor Wembanyama https://t.co/HsYbOouATm
Broadway takes Wemby: inside Madison Square Garden for Victor Wembanyama’s quiet New York debut 🔗: https://t.co/hdc1Kluz0I https://t.co/hdc1Kluz0I
Victor Wembanyama Met With 'Overrated' Chants From Knicks Fans In MSG Debut | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/aJq1enfhZb
'OVERRATED!' ' ‘Alien' Victor #Wembanyama Bullied By New York #Knicks In 126-105 Win Over #Spurs https://t.co/2HRkPtgUKy
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 https://t.co/lkkzktjb3H
Victors Over Victor; New York Knicks Whallop Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs https://t.co/7jEUVGJ81j
Victors Over Victor; New York #Knicks Whallop Wembanyama, San Antonio #Spurs https://t.co/7jEUVGJ81j
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. https://t.co/JbC4ByTUAt
Mitchell Robinson puts the media on a timer & Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson share their first impressions of Victor Wembanyama following blowout win over Spurs #NewYorkForever READ: https://t.co/kyoNqk3cwz https://t.co/24AWi2Rxwa
Tom Thibodeau on #Knicks strong shooting night & first impressions of Victor Wembanyama in blowout win over Spurs #NewYorkForever READ: https://t.co/htJowcHsNI https://t.co/9Mc8Ne5Qaa
Knicks defeat Spurs in Victor Wembanyama's debut at MSG @BryanFonsecaNY on how the Knicks slowed down Wemby plus the balanced attack of Randle, Brunson & Barrett https://t.co/vB92tnTmNT
Knicks fans taunt Victor Wembanyama with 'overrated' chants during difficult night https://t.co/ufmgF8itcD
Wemby had a rough debut at MSG. 😬 https://t.co/QLNFftUXN8
mitch robinson going up against wembanyama https://t.co/s2027L29x5
Wemby spins in traffic and throws it down! 📺 Knicks/Spurs - LIVE NOW on ESPN https://t.co/96R54yES0R
Victor Wembanyama getting 'overrated' chants ...from Knicks fans 🤣 https://t.co/ULoLSpjfUZ
Wemby's MSG debut after 3 quarters 6 Points 1/9 Shooting 0/4 Threes 6 Rebounds 2 Assists 1 Block 3 Turnovers Knicks 99 - Spurs 72 https://t.co/PkttqgeXcx
“Overrated” chant in the Garden?
An “overrated” chant for Wembanyama at MSG
Wembanyama is certainly getting the MSG experience. Got the "over-rated" chant as he stood at the FT line.
Overrated chants rain down at Wemby in MSG. Welcome to the NBA https://t.co/C3n4pYRom2
Knicks fans just went to the "Overrated" chant here at MSG. Oof. Welcome to NY, Wemby.
An "overrated!" chant is picking up steam at MSG after a frustrated Wembanyama takes a swipe toward Quickley after he was fouled.
Wemby finally makes his first basket (a 2-pt jumper) late 3rd q in his debut at MSG. He's still wasting rare height/length roaming around perimeter (0-4 from 3) and not commanding the paint ... as Spurs getting blown out again.
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.
Wemby in the bright lights of MSG 🤩 https://t.co/9Oh3rwC3n5
Wemby struggling in his MSG debut: ▪️2 PTS ▪️0/5 FG ▪️4 REB ▪️2 AST https://t.co/v6Wgv0yxkH
Wemby with the block on one end... Tre Jones with the lay on the other 🔥 📺 Knicks/Spurs - LIVE NOW on ESPN https://t.co/gr4Wz2y3Pu
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.
Wemby getting loose before his debut at Madison Square Garden! 📺 Knicks/Spurs - NEXT on ESPN https://t.co/nbqJymZWwO
Tom Thibodeau credits Victor Wembanyama for 'living up to the billing' & discusses the impact Mitchell Robinson makes on offense ahead of tonight's game vs. Spurs #NewYorkForever https://t.co/wYPRCkBBzX
Wemby getting some shots up ahead of his MSG debut 🍿 #PhantomCam Don't miss Spurs/Knicks at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/G1RvZrBgC0
Victor Wembanyama Irks Knicks Fans For Saying Madison Square Garden's Not Big | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/K75w9V9uB5
Wemby's first game at the Mecca 🔜 https://t.co/BKQU5371I8
Wemby's game at the Mecca 🔜 https://t.co/sbbTJDYT3u
Victor Wembanyama arrives for his Madison Square Garden debut! #PhantomCam 📺 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/5QljLursVB
Victor Wembanyama will play in his first official NBA game at Madison Square Garden tonight as the Knicks host the Spurs at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Knicks have struggled to make shots this season, but the Spurs allow the 2nd-highest FG pct in the NBA. https://t.co/2PHS1RETZZ
Wemby talks the court at MSG. https://t.co/HGxgI3zhJ8
#WEMBY TAKES NEW YORK? ‘It's Not That Big!' San Antonio #Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Preps for Madison Square Garden Debut at #Knicks https://t.co/arUAiVz9Al
Wemby 🤝 MSG Don't miss Spurs/Knicks at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/St9r7aumDE
Victor Wembanyama has a chance to join some legends on the list of greatest Madison Square Garden rookie debuts https://t.co/ov6y795Adl https://t.co/coQpaL7S9D
Wemby makes his MSG debut as Brunson, Randle and the Knicks look to defend home court! Catch Spurs/Knicks tonight at 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/qRsxcAsDOx
From @TheAthletic: With Victor Wembanyama ready to premiere at Madison Square Garden, let’s revisit some debut performances at the iconic arena by stars who have etched their name into NBA lore. https://t.co/um93qC6LW1
Wemby wasn't impressed with MSG https://t.co/0t4R7T5F4f
It’s not as big as I expected.” - Victor Wembanyama on his 1st appearance at MSG https://t.co/vg1rwCGmDg
Victor Wembanyama on Madison Square Garden: “Not as big as I expected” #MadisonSquareGarden #VictorWembanyama https://t.co/9JdXKbVEmA
Wemby after his first look at MSG: "Definitely incredible. Not as big as I expected, but still, the vibe is here."
“It’s not as big as I expected.” - Victor Wembanyama on his 1st appearance at MSG https://t.co/o95f8i6eY9
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’ https://t.co/SRUMFO949Q