What happened: NBC's NBA broadcast account spotlighted just how hard it is to shoot a three-pointer over Victor Wembanyama, citing his 9-foot-7 standing reach as making such attempts "one of the toughest shots in basketball." The post arrives with the San Antonio Spurs facing the New York Knicks on the sport's biggest stage.

Why it matters: Wembanyama's length is central to San Antonio's defensive identity, contesting shots at the rim and out to the perimeter in a way few players ever have. As the same Victor Wembanyama who cleared concussion protocol for the Spurs in the spring anchors the back line, opposing shooters are forced into higher, more difficult release points.

What to watch: Watch how Knicks shooters adjust their spacing and shot selection to avoid Wembanyama's contests as the series continues.