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Shortly after entering the NBA as the most touted prospect since 2003, Victor Wembanyama made headlines for a wrong season. The 19-year-old crossed paths with pop singer Britney Spears at a hotel in Vegas and sparked up a debacle. The incident became all the more infamous after word got out that Wembanyama’s security allegedly ‘backhanded’ the pop singer amidst the crowd. Though Wembanyama is busy with the ongoing summer league, Spears’ fans seem to not have any mercy with this year’s first overall pick.
One of Wembanyama’s moments from his summer league debut is now doing rounds on the web, courtesy of Britney Spears’ fans. Turns out, not many netizens have nice things to say to the San Antonio Spurs star.
Britney Spears fans laugh at Victor Wembanyama’s summer league debut
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Prior to the summer league action in Vegas, Victor Wembanyama interacted with fans at a hotel, signing autographs and posing for pictures. Then Britney Spears made her way to the Frenchman’s entourage in order to say hello and click pictures with him.
As Spears puts it, she tapped on the 19-year-old’s shoulder in an attempt to interact with him. And soon his security guard backhanded her. However, Wembanyama’s version goes Spears was grabbing him from behind and he saw his security guard trying to keep her away.
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Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Victor Wembanyama arrives for the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Meanwhile, a person who claims to have witnessed the incident from the scene says Wemby’s security backhanded the singer and her sunglasses fell off. Perhaps it is this alleged physical altercation from Wemby’s entourage that has now ignited Spears’ supporters.
A Britney Spears fan account named ‘Britney Stan’ has tweeted a clipping from Wembanyama’s summer league debut against the Hornets. In the video, the Frenchman could be seen guarded by three opponents. Interestingly, one opponent stood at Wemby’s rear side, stopping him from turning around. Unable to break the deadlock, Wemby passed the ball to a teammate, and fell down.
YOU GUYS 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VofvKqHhr3
— Britney Stan ✨ (@BritneyTheStan) July 8, 2023
The fan account wrote, “YOU GUYS,” and added three crying emojis. This mockery of a tweet has piqued the attention of many. Most of them seem to show no mercy towards the first pick.
Fans dismantle Victor Wembanyama on Twitter
Victor Wembanyama is the most hyped-up draft pick since LeBron James. Nonetheless, he is now involved in a controversy. Adding insult to the injury, Spears fans have now showcased a desperate moment from his debut. So, it does not come as a surprise that quite a lot of fans are now bashing the 19-year-old. “Yeah his career over unless he apologizes lmao,” said a fan.
Yeah his career over unless he apologizes lmao
— PadresPlzWin (@Deeg_619) July 8, 2023
Fan got no mercy for Victor Wembanyama.
Ain't no way. And they hyped dude up like he invented basketball
— WAVE¥™️ 👑🌊 (@thashadeshow) July 8, 2023
Wembanyama’s failed play from his debut is giving fans a chance to showcase their sense of humor.
It's like giving your mom the controller in 2k
— Simon Saarikko (@JimmyBoomTown) July 8, 2023
Did a fan just say Wembanyama is not up to the hype?
Now I don’t understand why would Britney want a picture with him 💀💀💀
— luis rivera ❤️🏎️🏁 (@LuRichards_5) July 8, 2023
As ruthless as statements can get.
This is a draftpick ?? Lmaooooooooooooooo
— Babyboi (@_babyboys) July 8, 2023
Wemby’s failed play attracts the fans of another 2023 draft star.
Cook that lanky man, Scoot better >
— Its Over(Shaedon Sharpe Season) (@Kaladin45607697) July 8, 2023
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More summer league antics and more fun.
they put Britney Spears over Wemby getting dunked on, it’s over
— Teg🚨 (@IQfor3) July 8, 2023
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What are your thoughts on the Victor Wembanyama-Britney Spears debacle? What do you think about Wembanyama’s summer league debut? Tell us in comments below.