that exact quote is not in the article.

“How he’s viewed? They say a lot of free throws, so playing against him - I haven’t played against him this year, but as for tonight - (he was) defending without fouling, and I mean – I don’t know how many minutes I shared with him on the court, but, as I was saying before,” Wembanyama said of Avdija to reporters. 

“I mean today was a pretty fun experience. I think what he displayed basketball-wise was solid, and it shows on the results. I mean, it was close games with intensity.”