“… Victor Wembanyama Claims Britney Spears 'Grabbed Me from Behind' Before Spurs Security's Alleged Assault..”

The Las Vegas police issued a statement that there would be no criminal investigation because there was no intent. The security guard reacted to protect his charge.

Britney has publicly chastised him in her Instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuX1auVvXYU/?igshid=MTIzZWMxMTBkOA==


I’m guessing she’s feels quite certain this is how it went down (otherwise I think he could sue her for defamation….)

Anonymous wrote:Are you telling me that Britney Spears cannot just go up to any random "athlete" and politely tap him on the shoulder (could she even reach his shoulder?)?

What kind of world is this?

Why would you put "athlete" in quotes? Wemby is the number 1 NBA draft pick, and the most anticipated player since LeBron. He is unquestionably an athlete.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ll wait for the security footage. She admittedly came up behind him and invaded his personal space. He’s worth 100M. I’m sure when she first exploded on the scene her security reacted first and asked questions later. I have never seen paid security allow anyone to touch their client.

They don’t have to. Nor do they need to pop off and backhand someone.

Did he use the term backhand when he apologized/Or when his team apologized? Or is the only person using the term Britney Spears? In other words, are we certain he backhanded her?

Would it have been better if it had been a “Karen” from Alabama instead of a beloved celebrity?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like a douche, not even referring to her by name. Obviously not his fault what security did, so why not be gracious?

https://twitter.com/zhedrickTV/status/1677053326372773888

He’s 19 and new to the US. He has no idea who Britney Spears is.

You think they don’t know Britney in France??

He’s 19…

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like a douche, not even referring to her by name. Obviously not his fault what security did, so why not be gracious?

https://twitter.com/zhedrickTV/status/1677053326372773888

He’s 19 and new to the US. He has no idea who Britney Spears is.

It sounds like his security didn’t stop to look or attempt to recognize her but was simply immediately stopping inappropriate touching. Which it was. Doesn’t matter who she is, this was not appropriate and security did its job.

No they didn’t. Assaulting someone is not an appropriate response.

It wasn’t an assault.

1. People tap people on the shoulders (or back or whatever) all the time.
2. She was backhanded hard enough that her glasses were knocked off and she fell. This was corroborated in one of the witness reports.
3. His security later came to the table, claiming to try to apologize.
4. At that point her security walked off to talk to his security.
5. After that, police were contacted.

It sound to me like his security escalated the situation not once but twice. But I am sure we will find out more definitively soon.

Anonymous wrote:I’ll wait for the security footage. She admittedly came up behind him and invaded his personal space. He’s worth 100M. I’m sure when she first exploded on the scene her security reacted first and asked questions later. I have never seen paid security allow anyone to touch their client.

+1. I wouldn’t jump to conclusions before seeing the video footage. She’s not exactly a reliable witness.

(And fwiw, the guy interviewed on TMZ who was there said he didn’t recognize her.)

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like a douche, not even referring to her by name. Obviously not his fault what security did, so why not be gracious?

https://twitter.com/zhedrickTV/status/1677053326372773888

He’s 19 and new to the US. He has no idea who Britney Spears is.

You think they don’t know Britney in France??

A 19 year old French dude? I’m not sure how many 19 year old young men in the US know her — even if they have heard her name, I’m not sure they’d recognize her IRL.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ll wait for the security footage. She admittedly came up behind him and invaded his personal space. He’s worth 100M. I’m sure when she first exploded on the scene her security reacted first and asked questions later. I have never seen paid security allow anyone to touch their client.

How is he worth100M? He's a rookie.

Welcome to the NBA. $55 million contract + sponsorship deals. Easy. Plus he played pro ball in Europe.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like a douche, not even referring to her by name. Obviously not his fault what security did, so why not be gracious?

https://twitter.com/zhedrickTV/status/1677053326372773888

He’s 19 and new to the US. He has no idea who Britney Spears is.

It sounds like his security didn’t stop to look or attempt to recognize her but was simply immediately stopping inappropriate touching. Which it was. Doesn’t matter who she is, this was not appropriate and security did its job.

It seems to be a surprise to some that not everyone knows (or cares) who Britney Spears is. She shouldn't have touched him.

How would her security team respond? "Please don't touch her"? I doubt it.

Anonymous wrote:I’ll wait for the security footage. She admittedly came up behind him and invaded his personal space. He’s worth 100M. I’m sure when she first exploded on the scene her security reacted first and asked questions later. I have never seen paid security allow anyone to touch their client.

How is he worth100M? He's a rookie.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He sounds like a douche, not even referring to her by name. Obviously not his fault what security did, so why not be gracious?

https://twitter.com/zhedrickTV/status/1677053326372773888

He’s 19 and new to the US. He has no idea who Britney Spears is.

You think they don’t know Britney in France??

What is there to really say? She should have approached more cautiously, and the security guard should have done the physical blocking maneuver instead of a backhand slap. Two people behaved inappropriately. Lesson learned for both parties.