Victor Wembanyama is not letting a tough Game 1 performance shake his confidence.
The San Antonio Spurs star vowed to bounce back after a difficult night against the New York Knicks defense.
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Wembanyama finished with a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds, but he shot just 28.6% from the field.
The Knicks used a combination of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson to disrupt the 7'5" center's rhythm.
Despite the struggles, Wembanyama remains unfazed. "I'm gonna figure it out.
I was bad tonight. It's not more complicated than that," he said.
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"I'm not worried the slightest."
The rookie emphasized that he knows what he needs to improve for Game 2.
His mindset is a key asset for the Spurs as they face the pressure of the NBA Finals.
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Wembanyama is determined to show why he is considered one of the league's premier players on the biggest stage.
