The NBA has seen its fair share of unexpected and weird news over the years, but the latest development involving pop diva Britney Spears and basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama has fans and pundits puzzled. In an unexpected turn of events, Spears, and Wembanyama have found themselves at the heart of a bizarre drama that has taken NBA Twitter by storm.
NBA enthusiasts have reacted with a combination of astonishment, laughter, and amazement, with many calling it “one of the most random headlines in 2023.” Let’s go into the nitty gritty of this bizarre affair and look at the Twitterverse’s fascinating reactions to this unique NBA-related news.
Victor Wembanyama security team allegedly assaulted Britney Spears
After San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama posted an incident involving the singer and his security, fans of pop artist Britney Spears defended her on social media. On July 5, Spears tried to approach the 19-year-old basketball player for a picture at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
But the security didn’t initially recognize her and launched a mild assault, with Wemby moving away quickly.
A day after the event, Wembanyama addressed it and said that he wasn’t entirely aware of what had taken on. He described being around a large group of people, hearing someone pleading for him, but being told not to stop by his security team. Later, he discovered that the person who allegedly grabbed him from behind was Britney Spears.
Britney Spears was allegedly assaulted after a member of Victor Wembanyama's security backhanded her in the face, per @TMZ pic.twitter.com/DADaX3qWkX
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 6, 2023
Spears responded by making her own statement, claiming that she hadn’t actually grabbed Wembanyama’s shoulder but had simply “tapped” it. Some admirers, pointing to the obvious height disparity between the two, challenged the veracity of her assertion.
Wembanyama stressed that he kept walking straight without pausing during the event despite not being able to see Spears’ face at the time. He described how the security guards moved Spears away, but he wasn’t sure how much force was applied.
Online discussion has been spurred by the contradicting testimonies and fervent defense from Spears’ admirers, who claim that the claimed “grabbing” event may have been a miscommunication or misinterpretation. The difference in height between the two people has come under scrutiny, which has heightened the controversy surrounding the occurrence.
Fans having field day with the bizarre incident
After the video of Victor Wembanyama claiming that Britney Spears “grabbed” him went viral, Twitter users vented their rage and displeasure. The size gap between the two, which several people pointed out, makes it improbable that Britney could have physically grabbed him.
victor wembanyama security slapping the sh*t out of Britney Spears 💩😭 pic.twitter.com/3vcKrUAw2V
— E$O (@TalibanEso) July 6, 2023
When Ja Morant See Victor Wembanyama After That 20 Game Suspension: 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/BjqpUM1cAh
— Taytalktome. (@talktometay) July 5, 2023
Victor Wembanyama’s security when Britney Spears got too close pic.twitter.com/egiECSpnkq
— Gorilla Press Radio (@gprcast) July 6, 2023
Wembanyama received criticism for not apologizing to Spears and for his unprofessional answer, with demands that he show respect for the singer. The event underlined the continued worry for Britney’s well-being and the need for accountability in the alleged attack while also igniting a surge of public sympathy for her.
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