DeMarcus Cousins
This is How I would Guard Wemby …
My Keys To Lockin’ Him Up
Printed
Shutting down Victor Wembanyama is an unimaginable job, however how do you decelerate the 7’4″ ahead?! DeMarcus Cousins is laying out the blueprint for guarding the NBA famous person!
TMZ Sports activities chopped it up with Boogie at LAX on Thursday … however the former NBA All-Star began with a disclaimer.
“First, I’m going to say it’s probably easier said than done. He’s one of one. This is something new to the game in general,” Cousins stated of “the Alien,” and the distinctive challenges he presents to opposing groups.
“I think your best chance is trying to make the game physical for him, make it really uncomfortable. And, you know, that’s limited in today’s game. But, you know, as far as whatever’s allowed, you try to be as physical as possible.”
In fact, if there’s any weak point in Wemby’s recreation, it is his bodily energy … the league’s tallest participant weighs simply 235 lbs. (although he is bulked up yearly since being picked first general in 2023).
Demarcus says as a defender, you can not let Victor get into rhythm on the courtroom.
“I think just crowding his space, crowding him to the point where he’s never really comfortable in his movements throughout the game.”
Wembanyama is averaging over 22 factors and 12 rebounds a recreation in the course of the playoffs — and scored 41 factors and grabbed 24 boards on Monday throughout recreation one of many Western Convention Finals.
Like Boogie stated, bottling him up is simpler stated than finished.
The Spurs huge man has his squad within the midst of a hotly contested battle with the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder — the favorites to win the chip — with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals, for a date with the winner of the Knicks and Cavs.
For the sake of OKC, let’s hope Isaiah Hartenstein sees our Cousins’ clip!
