San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, left, defends the ball from Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1), center, reacts as he sinks a three point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. The basket was not counted after an officials review. The Knicks defeated the Spurs 117-114. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)