• Wembanyama recorded only two points through the first half of the game 
  • He was dominated in the paint by New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson 
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In typical Madison Square Garden fashion multiple celebrities were out for the New York Knicks game 126- 105 demolition of the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

It was not just another Knicks game as No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama make his debut in the building known as ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena.’

Wembanyama struggled to perform and was thoroughly shutdown as Knicks center Mitchell Robinson dominated the matchup in the paint.

He went on to finish the night with 14 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Wembanyama shot 4-14 from the field and 6-6 from the foul line. Wembanyama also finished the game with a game worse plus/minus score of – 25.

Before the game Wembanyama downplayed MSG by saying ‘it’s not as big as I expected’ although the moment proved to be far too big for the 7-foot-4 rookie. 

No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama was shut down in his MSG debut against the NY Knicks

No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama was shut down in his MSG debut against the NY Knicks

Wembanyama shot 4-14 and finished the game with 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss

Wembanyama shot 4-14 and finished the game with 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss

The 19-year-old had perhaps the worst first half of his young career as he recorded only two points through the entire first half.

Through three quarters the rookie had only record six points and six rebounds while shooting 1-9 from the field.  His other four points to that point had come from shooting 4-4 at the foul line. 

Towards the end of the night he was able to salvage his stat line enough to nearly record a double-double.

While Wembanyama may have put his foot in his mouth before the game, Robinson on the other hand may have written the book on how to stop the larger than life center.

‘I’m going to play him just like he’s one of those like Kristaps Porzingis, kind of [players]. Who else plays like that? Bol Bol? Just got a mix them two together. I kind of got a feel for how it should go,’ said Robinson. 

Spike Lee, Victor Cruz, Fat Joe, and Donnell Rawlings (L-R) were in attendance for the game

Spike Lee, Victor Cruz, Fat Joe, and Donnell Rawlings (L-R) were in attendance for the game

Carmelo Anthony was seated courtside with his son and top high school basketball recruit Kyian

Knicks legend and MSG Network commentator Walt 'Clyde' Fraizer was present on his off night

Knicks legends were Carmelo Anthony and Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier were also in attendance 

Actor and comedian J.B. Smoove and actor Jacob Batalon were also seated courtside

Actor and comedian J.B. Smoove and actor Jacob Batalon were also seated courtside

Several faces regularly seen at MSG were seen throughout the night including NY Giants legend Victor Cruz, NY born rap legend Fat Joe, actor Donnell Rawlings, and dually noted Knicks superfan Spike Lee.

Multiple legends that once graced the hardwood at MSG themselves were also spotted in attendance most notably Knicks legends Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier and Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony was also accompanied by his son Kiyan who is one of the top-ranking college basketball players in the nation and stars for nearby basketball powerhouse Long Island Lutheran Highschool.

Fraizer is often the Knicks commentator on MSG Network and showed up to watch the game even though he had the night off since the game was broadcasted by ESPN. 

Actor and comedian J.B. Smoove and actor Jacob Batalon were also seated courtside. 

Heading into the game against New York Wembanyama has looked inconsistent as most rookies tend to and has contributed some poor performances as well as some terrific ones to the Spurs 3-4 record.

Throughout the first seven games of his NBA career he had picked up averages of 19.4 points and eight rebounds per game.

New York also debuted their 2023 City Edition uniforms which where designed by NY based fashion and lifestyle brand Kith and resembled some of NY’s long departed throwback uniforms. 

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Post source: Daily mail

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