Victor Wembanyama, the Knicks’ Biggest Foe and New York’s Biggest Tourist NYT - Top Stories By: Tania Ganguli 11 June 2026 at 03:23 Mr. Wembanyama has had to keep a low profile while in New York to try and win the N.B.A. finals, but on visits there, he has always resisted hiding in hotel rooms and private cars. © Al Bello/Getty ImagesOn visits to New York City, Victor Wembanyama has played chess in Washington Square Park, taken the subway and drawn in Gramercy Park.