“Calm TF Down”: 7’4 Tall Future Star Victor Wembanyama Gets Notorious On Twitter Leaving NBA World Baffled

Ever since the Dream Team captivated the hearts of millions of fans worldwide in 1992, the NBA witnessed an increase in talent from across the globe. Lately, the hoops community has placed a heavy bet on the French rising star Victor Wembanyama to become the next NBA sensation. Moreover, the fans expect the 7’4 star to be the first pick of the 2023 NBA draft. With Draft night getting closer, the 19-year-old’s update on his much-awaited NBA future left the fans baffled.

The French star currently plays for the Metropolitans 92 in the LNB Pro A, France’s top-tier men’s basketball league. The future star’s height and ball skills have fetched him a lot of fans in the west even before his NBA career. Additionally, several NBA legends have made positive comments about him. Notably, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James called him a generational talent. However, fans may have to wait a little longer to see the French sensation in the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama breaks silence on future

Even before Wembanyama’s debut in the NBA, the hoops nation had already begun their fan wars on which franchise the star would represent. Much aware of his growing popularity in the US, the French star seemingly broke the hearts of his fans. Wembanyama reacted to a tweet that provided an update on the 2023 draft. The tweet read, “BREAKING: Victor Wembanyama will NOT declare for the 2023 NBA Draft. He will play another season for Metropolitans 92.”

The 7-foot giant retweeted the tweet with a surprising message. He wrote, “Yes indeed @Metropolitans92.” While the tweet is from an infamous fake news account, it still gave left fans in disbelief.

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Fans were confused about the situation as there wasn’t any clarity on whether Wembanyama pulled off an April fool’s trick on his fans. In response to the tweet, one user said, “Imma need to you to calm tf down, Victor. This ain’t funny.” 

Fans flood the comments section in disbelief. 

Following the future star’s tweet, the fans swarmed the comments section in disbelief. The tweet convinced several fans that Wembanyama trapped them with a prank, while few fans expressed their displeasure on the update. Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter.

The fans have to wait until the star himself provides clarity on his statement. Even though it is pretty clear whether the source is trustworthy or not, some fans are still looking forward to Wembanyama providing a truthful update in the coming days.

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What do you make of Victor Wembanyama’s tweet regarding his NBA entry? Is it an April fool’s trap? Let us know in the comments below.