Nikola Jokic gave Victor Wembanyama a low post defense before Nick Young ever opened his mouth

Air Alamo's Jahlil Williams argues that Nikola Jokic's comments on the physical toll of low-post play refute Nick Young's criticism of Victor Wembanyama. Young criticized Wembanyama for calling post-heavy play exhausting despite scoring 52 points, alleging the French forward relies too heavily on perimeter shooting. Williams contends Jokic previously explained that low-post defending is excessively physical and uncalled by referees, justifying Wembanyama's tactical preference.

According to Williams, Jokic decreased his own post-ups from 9.8 per game two years ago to 5.1 per contest. The writer also points to past statements from Joel Embiid defending perimeter play, arguing that demanding the slender Wembanyama constantly battle inside risks excessive fatigue and injury.