On the surface, Victor Wembanyama does not seem like the most natural villain.

He was spotted drawing in Gramercy Park ahead of the Spurs’ Game 3 win over the Knicks. He and teammate Harrison Barnes started a book club. The French big man also spent time last offseason training with Chinese monks.

There’s a lot to admire about the newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year. But on Monday, Knicks fans also found plenty to hate.

Even before the game started, Wemby was greeted with a cascade of boos as he stepped onto the court at Madison Square Garden.