Stephen A. Smith: KAT defense relatively neutralized Wembanyama in Game 1

Stephen A. Smith broke down the impact of the KAT defensive scheme on Victor Wembanyama during the opening game of the Knicks‑Spurs series.

He argued that the defense managed to limit Wembanyama’s offensive flow, effectively "relatively neutralizing" his scoring output. Smith also noted that the young star still showed flashes of his usual brilliance and that his team needs to create more opportunities for him.

He highlighted the aggressive rotations and shot‑blocking presence of the KAT unit as key factors that disrupted Wembanyama’s interior game. How the defense evolves in the upcoming matches will likely shape the series’ outcome.