Mitch Johnson, Tim Legler break down Wembanyama's pull on defenses

Focus is openings created for teammates

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Coaches Corner powered by @awscloud goes Inside the Game with San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson and ESPN analys Via @NBA on X

What happened: NBA Coaches Corner pairs San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson with ESPN analyst Tim Legler. They examine how Victor Wembanyama draws defenders to open gaps and scoring chances for San Antonio teammates.

Why it matters: Johnson outlines the coaching view of shaping spacing around a central scorer. Legler details the defensive rotations that leave those gaps for teammates to use.

What to watch: San Antonio faces Utah with the game scheduled and the score 0-0.

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